Employment Partner
This isn't a lateral move it's a step into something you can genuinely shape. A well-regarded, fast-growing UK law firm is expanding its Midlands presence and is looking for an experienced employment Partner to take the helm of its Warwickshire practice. You will inherit strong existing client relationships so no need for a following and a national team behind you, but with the freedom to set your own agenda locally.What You'll Be DoingThe successful Employment Partner willLeading and developing the employment practice within the Warwickshire officeAdvising on complex contentious and non-contentious matters, including high-value tribunal workProviding strategic HR and senior-level advisory support to a diverse client portfolioDriving business development and building long-term client and intermediary relationships across the MidlandsMentoring junior lawyers and raising the team's technical and commercial standardsCollaborating with colleagues across the firm's wider practice areasAbout YouA qualified solicitor with substantial employment law experience at a senior levelPredominantly respondent-side background: mixed experience also welcomedStrong technical ability across both contentious and advisory workCommercially minded, with appetite for business development and practice growthLeadership presence: able to drive a regional team with confidence and credibilityCollaborative by nature, ambitious in outlook, and genuinely client-focusedWhat Sets This ApartThree things distinguish this role from a typical partner-level move. First, genuine ownership: you're not stepping into a seat, you're building a practice with real autonomy over how it grows. Second, national infrastructure,: the backing of an established firm-wide team means you're not starting from scratch. Third, timing: the Midlands expansion is at an early stage, which means the upside is real and the opportunity to shape the firm's regional profile is significant.If you're open to discreet conversation about the role and whether it might be the right fit, reach out directly on: Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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