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Employment Law Partner

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

140000.00 - 180000.00 GBP / Year
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A Top 100 National Law Firm is expanding into Birmingham and seeks a senior Employment Partner to establish and develop the Employment Law function. The role focuses on respondent work in public and third sectors, backed by a national team with strong sector reputation. This strategic appointment offers growth opportunities and leadership potential for shaping a new regional office.

Job Responsibility:

  • Leading on complex respondent-side employment matters, particularly for public sector clients
  • Supporting wider teams with employment law input on corporate and commercial projects
  • Building and managing a local team over time
  • Driving business development in the West Midlands, both with existing contacts and through your own network

Requirements:

  • A solid background in respondent employment work
  • A portable client following and/or a strong business development track record
  • The ambition to help shape and lead a growing team in a new regional office
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
What we offer:
  • Genuine growth opportunity
  • Strong sector reputation
  • National backing with local autonomy
  • Leadership and equity potential

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Job Posted:
June 06, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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