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EMPLOYMENT — SENIOR EMPLOYMENT LAWYER (PERMANENT PARTNER ROLE)
About the Role
We are seeking a senior employment lawyer for a highly strategic mandate as an immediate partner, elevating the successful candidate to a senior leadership position in their firm.
The role involves spearheading the London employment practice for a US-based firm, replacing a recently retired, well-respected senior employment partner—a position of significant responsibility and impact.
This is a permanent position with an expected workload of 1200 hours per annum, covering a broad scope of work—both contentious and non-contentious~—within the field of employment law.
As this is a crucial support role, the firm is principally assessing character, leadership qualities, and professional integrity, ensuring the new appointment carries the same standing and influence as their predecessor.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and leading the London employment practice for the US firm, enhancing its coverage, stability, and strategic positioning.
- Handling a varied caseload spanning contentious (litigation) and non-contentious matters, including mergers, compliance audits, policy drafting, and advice.
- Surpassing 1200 billable hours per annum, reflecting a high expectation for commitment and consistency.
- Collaborating with and supporting US partners, acting as the UK employment point person to bridge seamless communication.
- Upholding the firm’s reputation for expertise, client relationships, and thought leadership in the sector.
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Requirements
- Partnership Eligible – The candidate must be readily promotable to partner level and ready to take on substantial leadership responsibilities from the outset.
- Proven Expertise – Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in employment law, with a mix of:
- Contentious work (hearings, High Court/Tribunal litigation, claims handling).
- Non-contentious work (advisory, advisory drafting, compliance, policy design).
- High-Calibre Practice – Demonstrated track record of achieving complex and high-profile success in diverse employment legal matters.
- Partner Mindset – A distinguished character, ability to build key relationships, and demonstrated ability to handle high-end client interaction and strategic firm expectations.
- International Perspective – Ability to navigate the legal nuances of UK-US cross-border employment issues.
- Firms Leveraging “Character and Leadership” – No requirement to bring clients or consulting firms; the selection hinges on the candidate’s ability to assume ownership, build relationships and reputation.
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Contact & Applications
For confidentiality and to express interest, please contact:
- Aaron Balfour, Managing Partner at Balfour Lewis
- Email: aaron.balfour@ balfourlewis.com (or upload your CV directly) or dial:
- +44 0203 709 2586
- +44 07956 304648
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