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Employment Partner
Job Posted: 23 days ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 400,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
Expire in: 5 days
Job Description
Employment Partner – Top 50 UK Law Firm – Chester
Are you a senior Employment lawyer looking for a platform that truly values strategic input, supports your ambition, and offers national reach with a human touch? We are working closely with a Top 50 UK law firm to identify a dynamic Employment Partner to join their thriving and highly respected Employment team.
Why this firm?
This is a standout opportunity with a firm renowned for its inclusive culture, client-centric approach, and robust infrastructure to support lateral Partner moves. You’ll be joining a national Employment team consistently ranked in legal directories, with the support of exceptional peers, forward-thinking leadership, and a full-service platform that understands the value of collaboration.
The Role
As an Employment Partner, you'll lead on complex and high-impact matters across both contentious and non-contentious workstreams. Clients span major corporates, public sector bodies, and high-growth SMEs – many with long-standing relationships. You’ll be key to the team’s continued growth and success, contributing to strategic client development, mentoring junior talent, and shaping the direction of the practice.
Key Areas of Focus Include:
* Bespoke training and advisory for senior leadership & HR
* TUPE and business transfers (domestic and cross-border)
* Corporate support on mergers, acquisitions & restructuring
* Employment litigation and dispute resolution
* Redundancy programmes and workforce restructuring
* Navigating trade union engagement and collective issues
* Specialist HR advice on performance, grievance & conduct
* Leading sensitive and high-stakes investigations
* Delivering strategic employment law solutions to complex challenges
What We’re Looking For:
✔ A proven track record as a senior Employment lawyer, ideally already operating at Partner level or a Legal Director ready to step up
✔ Strong client following or the ability to demonstrate a compelling business case
✔ Expertise across both contentious and non-contentious employment work
✔ Genuine interest in leadership, mentoring and growing the team
✔ Strategic mindset and a collaborative, commercial approach
What’s On Offer:
* Competitive Partner-level remuneration £80K - £400K
* Strong national and international client base
* Supportive, down-to-earth culture with real flexibility
* Investment in your development and practice growth
* A real voice in how the team and wider firm evolves
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you’re actively looking or just curious about what a move might look like, we’d love to have a confidential conversation.
Let’s talk about your future.
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