Employment Director

Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking an exceptional Employment Director to join its growing London office.

This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Employment Lawyer ready to step into a strategic leadership role within a firm known for its quality of work, strong culture and ambitious growth plans.

The Role

As Employment Director, you will:

• Lead and develop a high-performing employment practice in London
• Advise on complex and high-value employment matters, including:
  • Senior Executive issues
  • TUPE and restructurings
  • Employment litigation
  • Corporate support and transactional employment
• Play a key role in business development, client relationships and firm-wide strategy
• Mentor and develop Junior Lawyers
• Work closely with Partners across corporate, commercial and regulatory teams

The Ideal Candidate

You will be:

• A Senior Employment Lawyer (Director/Senior Associate/Legal Director/Partner-ready profile)
• Technically excellent with strong commercial awareness
• Confident managing client relationships and leading matters independently
• Entrepreneurial in mindset, with a genuine interest in practice growth
• Collaborative and aligned with a modern, people-focused firm culture

Why This Firm?

• Leading national platform with strong brand recognition
• Clear progression pathway
• High-quality, varied client base
• Supportive leadership and real autonomy
• Competitive remuneration package
• London-based role with national influence

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.