A leading UK law firm is looking for an experienced Employment law specialist to head its Professional Support Unit, with oversight across employment and working knowledge of pensions and immigration.
This senior role focuses on supporting fee-earners through high-quality know-how, training, and technical guidance, while shaping best practice across a national employment team.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and develop the Employment Professional Support Unit
Act as a senior technical authority on employment law
Create and maintain precedents, guidance, and know-how
Support complex and high-risk matters
Deliver training and monitor legal developments
Work closely with partners on strategy, quality, and innovation
About you:
Senior employment lawyer with strong technical expertise
Experience (or strong interest) in professional support or knowledge roles
Confident, collaborative, and commercially aware
Strong drafting, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills
Why apply?
High-profile, influential role
Collaborative culture with genuine work-life balance
Flexible and comprehensive benefits package
If you'd like to find out more, please contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion.
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