Job Description

Employment Law Partner

Location: London City

Salary: £120,000 – £160,000 + Equity / Profit Share & Benefits

Are you an established Employment Law Partner or senior specialist seeking the autonomy, resources, and leadership platform to shape a growing practice in London City? Driven by sustained strategic expansion, our client—a highly regarded boutique employment law practice—is seeking an ambitious Employment Law Partner to help lead, mentor, and expand their specialist team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to handle complex, high-value contentious and advisory matters within a collaborative environment that provides a clear, direct pathway to full equity partnership.

The Opportunity

In this senior leadership position, you will take a central role in driving the strategic direction of the employment department while managing a high-quality caseload. Advising board-level executives, corporate entities, and institutional clients, you will lead on sophisticated High Court and Tribunal litigation, workplace investigations, and strategic corporate restructurings. Backed by dedicated fee earners and modern practice resources, you will enjoy genuine operational autonomy to build your client portfolio, direct business development, and mentor the next generation of legal talent.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 8+ years PQE specializing in UK employment law (currently operating at Partner, Fixed Share Partner, or Senior Legal Director level).

• Technical Mastery: Comprehensive expertise in complex Employment Tribunal and EAT litigation (whistleblowing, discrimination, equal pay), High Court restrictive covenant disputes/injunctions, TUPE, collective consultation, and senior executive exits.

• Practice & Business Development: Proven track record of business development, network building, and client relationship management, with the drive to expand practice market share (Tribunal advocacy experience is advantageous).

• Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop junior fee earners while fostering a high-performing, people-first team culture.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary & Equity: £120,000 – £160,000 (commensurate with track record and portfolio) with a clear, supported route to equity partnership and profit share.

• Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare, death-in-service benefit, paid sick leave, and an employee assistance programme.

• Time Off & Balance: 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, supported by flexible and hybrid working models in a central London City office.

• Retirement & Perks: Enhanced pension scheme, dedicated business development funding, and regular firm social and networking events.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this role. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.