Employment Partner

Job Title: Employment Partner / Head of Department
Location: Nottingham
Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits

About the Role:

We are working with a prestigious and forward-thinking national law firm seeking to appoint an ambitious and experienced Employment Partner to lead their Employment department in their Nottingham office. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the firm at leadership level, shaping the strategic direction of the department while managing a strong and growing client base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Employment team, overseeing day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.
• Maintain and grow a portfolio of high-quality employer and employee clients, including SMEs, large corporates, and public sector organisations.
• Advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including TUPE, restructuring, redundancies, discrimination, and tribunal claims
• Act as a key point of contact for major clients and play an active role in business development and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior management to influence firm-wide decisions and contribute to broader leadership.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 8 years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Currently operating at Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate level with proven leadership experience.
• A strong track record of developing client relationships and winning new business.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a clear vision for growth and departmental development.
• Excellent technical skills, commercial acumen, and a collaborative approach to team management.

What's on Offer:

• A genuine leadership role with autonomy and influence.
• Excellent remuneration package and benefits, including bonus and potential equity/partnership.
• A clear progression path with strategic input at board level.
• Supportive culture with emphasis on flexibility, balance, and innovation.
• A strong pipeline of quality work and a thriving client base.

If this of interest please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge for a highly confidential chat.