Employment Partner | Leading Multi-Disciplinary Law Firm | City of London & Remote
This is a strategic opening for an experienced Employment Partner to join a firm that has moved beyond the traditional partnership model to offer a truly integrated professional services platform.
Recognised by The Times as one of the “Best Law Firms” in England & Wales and a top 40 employment provider, this firm is designed for senior lawyers who want to provide more than just legal advice. You will lead high level mandates within a tech-forward environment that removes the common administrative and structural barriers found in traditional firms.
The Firm
Founded in 2008 as a pioneer in the first wave of SRA-authorised multi-disciplinary practices, this firm has successfully disrupted the traditional model by integrating Law, Tax, People Consulting, Global Mobility, and Communications. While the firm already services an exceptionally high-calibre client base, ranging from VC-backed scale-ups to global multinationals, it is currently deploying significant investment into its next cycle of expansion.
This marks a defining entry point for a Partner to take a leadership role in a firm that is scaling every core discipline. Supported by a proprietary international network spanning approximately 70 countries, you will act as a central member of an established global alliance. This allows you to manage your clients’ domestic and international needs seamlessly, with the resources of a global player and the agility of a boutique partnership.
The Role
As an Employment Partner, you will act as the lead advisor on complex people-related mandates, leveraging the unique advantage of working alongside in-house tax and consulting specialists to provide a holistic service that traditional law firms cannot easily replicate. Your remit will involve leading on premium UK and cross-border employment matters, delivering pragmatic solutions to a sophisticated corporate client base while acting as a strategic extension for global law firms through a dedicated professional services portal.
Beyond standard advisory work, you will collaborate on high-stakes projects, such as the design of international equity-based remuneration and complex long-term incentive plans. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence the firm’s growth within a flat, agile structure that rewards new ideas and prioritises commercial results over rigid bureaucracy.
The Candidate
* An established Employment Lawyer with a proven track record
* Deep experience in employment-related service lines, with the ability to provide clear, to-the-point commercial advice.
* A partner who values the ability to refer their clients to in-house experts in tax or HR to ensure a 360-degree service.
What You’ll Get
* High-calibre exposure: Direct involvement with high profile, international clients and complex cross-border projects.
* A global client referral network: Established European and US networks providing a proactive referral ecosystem that allows you to tap into a consistent stream of inbound multi-jurisdictional mandates, providing a powerful platform to scale your practice with high value international instructions.
* Flexible engagement options: The firm offers multiple ways to join the team, including Salaried or Equity Partnership for those seeking stability and long-term direction, or an innovative Consultancy model with fee shares of up to 75% for those desiring maximum autonomy.
* Flexible working: Utilise the firm's modern offices, or work from home, it's up to you.
* Total practice autonomy: A non-hierarchical environment where you are encouraged to manage your own practice and brand without corporate red tape.
* Full operational backing: Access to a high performance infrastructure, including encrypted IT, iManage technology, AML compliance teams, and trainee/paralegal support.
* Comprehensive multi-service care: The peace of mind that your clients are supported by a truly full-service platform. Beyond employment law, your clients have immediate access to in-house experts in Tax, Global Mobility, and HR Consulting, ensuring every aspect of their human capital strategy is expertly managed under one roof.
If this is of interest, then please apply here or reach out to Freddie Bolwell for a confidential conversation.