Employment Law Partner / Director

Fee-Share or Market-Leading Package | London or National Offices | Strategic Leadership Opportunity

 

Lead, Grow and Shape a High-Performing Employment Practice

This is a rare and compelling opportunity for an experienced Employment Partner or Director to join a highly regarded national law firm at a pivotal stage of growth. Our client offers a platform for ambitious senior lawyers to drive strategy, expand their practice, and influence the direction of a market-leading employment team.

If you have an established client following or strong referral network and are seeking greater autonomy, support, and long-term progression, this role provides an outstanding next step.

 

The Role

You will play a central role in leading and developing the employment practice, advising a broad client base while contributing to the firm’s wider strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert advice across contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance, dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, redundancy and restructuring matters
• Build and grow your own client portfolio and referral network
• Lead on business development and strategic initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team
• Collaborate with colleagues across a full-service national platform
• Support senior leadership in shaping the direction of the employment offering

 

About You

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Senior-level experience (Partner / Director / Legal Director) in employment law
• Proven client following or established referral network
• Strong expertise across the full spectrum of employment law
• Demonstrable track record of business development and revenue generation
• Excellent leadership, communication and client management skills
• Commercially astute with an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset

Desirable:

• Experience leading or scaling a team
• Established relationships with PLCs, SMEs, or senior executives
• Interest in contributing to firm-wide strategy and growth

 

Salary & Benefits

Remuneration:

• Fee-share or market-leading salary (tailored to following and experience)
• Attractive bonus and profit-sharing potential

Professional & Career Development:

• Genuine opportunity to shape and lead a growing practice
• Access to advanced legal technology and dedicated support resources
• Ongoing investment in leadership and professional development

Work-Life Balance & Culture:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Inclusive, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

Additional Benefits:

• Pension scheme and financial planning support
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Modern office environments across multiple UK locations
• Firm-wide recognition programmes and social events

 

Location & Working Arrangements

• Location: London or other UK offices
• Working Pattern: Flexible / Hybrid
• National Platform: Opportunity to work across a network of UK offices

 

Apply Now

If you are an established Employment Partner or Director looking for a platform to grow your practice, increase your influence, and work within a supportive national firm, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Phone: 0333 996 2882

Apply now or get in touch directly to explore this opportunity in confidence.

 

Confidentiality Notice:
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions operates with the highest level of discretion. All applications and discussions will remain strictly confidential, and no information will be shared with our client without your prior consent.