Employment Partner

A leading regional law firm, recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, is seeking an experienced Employment Partner to lead and grow its Employment Law practice in Telford and across Shropshire.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor with strong commercial acumen, leadership experience and a passion for business development to play a pivotal role in the continued expansion of a highly regarded Employment team. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape their own practice while benefiting from the support of an established, collaborative and forward-thinking firm.

About the Employment Team

The award-winning Employment team advises both employers and employees on a comprehensive range of employment law matters across multiple sectors. Operating across several offices throughout the West Midlands, the team has ambitious growth plans and is committed to delivering commercially focused, practical legal advice.

Based in Telford, the successful candidate will lead the firm's Employment Law offering across Shropshire, strengthening its regional presence while working closely with colleagues across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

The Employment Partner will:

• Lead and develop the Employment Law practice in Telford and the wider Shropshire market
• Manage a broad caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for both employers and employees
• Advise on Employment Tribunal claims, TUPE, redundancies, settlement agreements, disciplinary and grievance matters, restrictive covenants, confidentiality issues, employment contracts and staff handbooks
• Prepare legal research, submissions, negotiations and strategic advice for complex employment disputes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
• Drive business development initiatives, networking opportunities and cross-referral activity
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers and support staff
• Contribute to departmental strategy, financial performance and the firm's long-term growth

About the Candidate

The successful applicant will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales with at least 6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in Employment Law
• Extensive experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• A strong reputation within the legal market and excellent technical expertise
• Proven business development and client relationship management skills, with an established network or a credible plan for developing one
• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide strategic advice to senior-level clients
• Strong leadership, mentoring and people management skills
• Excellent communication, networking and relationship-building abilities
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive Partner remuneration package, commensurate with experience, together with an excellent range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave, plus Christmas closure and Bank Holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 wellbeing support
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounted legal services for employees and eligible family members
• Regular colleague and networking events

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join one of the region's most respected law firms, recognised for both legal excellence and its supportive working environment. The firm offers high-quality work, genuine career autonomy and the chance to influence strategic growth while remaining closely connected to clients.

The culture promotes collaboration, professional development and work-life balance, encouraging Partners to build their profile through networking, seminars, thought leadership and business development activities.

The business is also committed to diversity, inclusion, employee wellbeing and making a positive impact within the communities it serves through a range of charitable, social and wellbeing initiatives.

If you are an experienced Employment Solicitor or Employment Partner looking to lead and grow a successful Employment Law practice within a highly regarded regional firm, this represents an exceptional career opportunity.