Head of Employment - Legal 500 Partner / Senior Associate Level Salary: £90-140,000 Location: Bristol - flexible Hybrid Experience: 6PQE OVERVIEW A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Employment professional to lead and develop a well-established Employment Law department within a highly regarded national Legal 500 firm. This is a key leadership position suitable for a current Partner or a Senior Associate ready to take the next step. RESPONSIBILITIES Take full responsibility for leading and managing the Employment Law department, ensuring its continued growth, strong performance, and high standards of client service. Run and manage your own caseload of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Provide guidance and support to team members, including conducting 1-1s and monthly development meetings. Maintain a visible and engaged presence within the department. Play a key role in departmental planning and business development. Represent the firm externally at client meetings, events, and professional networks. ABOUT YOU Qualified solicitor with 6 years PQE in Employment Law. Already operating at Partner level or a Senior Associate ready for promotion. (A following is not essential for Partner level candidates, although will be recognised and reflected in the overall package) Strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters. Previous experience leading a team or managing others, ideally with direct line management responsibilities. BENEFITS 30 days annual leave Bank Holidays ( birthday off) Private healthcare options via Bupa Free Level 1 healthcare cash-back plan for you and your family Enhanced pension - 5% matched contribution Group Life Assurance - 4x annual salary Enhanced maternity pay and bereavement support Quarterly firm-wide social events and Wellbeing Days And more If you're an experienced Employment Law specialist looking for a leadership role in a well-respected, stable, and forward-looking law firm, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. E: Samanta.rimicane@simpsonjudge.co.uk P: 07879490799