Simpson Judge
Head of Employment
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Partner / Director – Employment Nottingham or Leicester | Hybrid Working
We are working with a highly regarded and growing law firm that is looking to appoint a Partner or Director-level Employment lawyer to join its expanding Employment team in either Nottingham or Leicester.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Employment specialist with a strong client following, referral network, or business development track record who is looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the continued growth and direction of the practice.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will join an established Employment practice advising a diverse client base, from SMEs and owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate organisations. You will have the opportunity to:
- Manage a high-quality and varied Employment caseload
- Advise employers and senior individuals on a broad range of employment matters
- Develop and grow your own client following and referral network
- Play a key role in the strategic development of the Employment team
- Identify and develop new business opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Mentor and support junior members of the team
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas
- Help shape the future direction and growth of the Employment offering
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The role would particularly suit someone who is commercially minded, enjoys business development, and wants to play a genuine role in building and growing the practice.
About You
We are looking for an established Employment lawyer operating at Partner, Legal Director, or equivalent level. You will ideally have:
- Significant experience across a broad range of Employment matters
- A strong existing client following and/or established referral network
- A proven track record in business development and winning new work
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent client management skills
- Experience advising businesses and/or senior executives
- The ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- The ambition to contribute to the wider growth and strategy of the practice
Candidates who are not currently a Partner but have a strong following and are ready to make that step will also be considered.
Why Consider the Role?
This is an opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking law firm with an established Employment practice and a strong client base. The firm offers a genuinely flexible and hybrid working environment, giving lawyers the autonomy to work in a way that supports their clients, teams, and individual working styles.
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You will benefit from:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- Strong opportunities for progression and career development
- Access to a broad client base and cross-referral opportunities
- Support with business development and client relationship management
- The opportunity to help shape the strategy and growth of the Employment practice
- A strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and employee wellbeing
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers across multiple practice areas
The Opportunity
This is a particularly exciting role for an Employment lawyer who wants greater influence, autonomy, and responsibility, with the platform and support to develop their own practice while contributing to the continued growth of a successful Employment team.
Salary / package: Competitive and dependent on experience and level of appointment
Location: Nottingham or Leicester
Working pattern: Hybrid and flexible working available
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