Employment Partner – Nottingham
£80,000 to £125,000 
Legal 500 Firm

The Firm

My client is a well-established, forward-thinking law Legal 500 firm with a strong presence in the East Midlands and beyond. Known for their supportive culture and long-standing relationships with clients, they’ve built an excellent reputation across a range of legal disciplines, including a thriving Employment team.

With consistently high client satisfaction ratings and glowing reviews across reviewing platforms,  they’re a firm where people feel genuinely valued – both clients and employees alike. The working environment is dynamic yet friendly, offering high-quality work without the corporate red tape.

Are you looking to join a law firm where your voice matters, and your career can truly flourish?

The Role

Due to continued growth, my client is looking to recruit a senior-level Employment Partner to join their Nottingham office. The role will suit someone with strong technical skills and a commercial approach, ready to play a key part in the ongoing development of the Employment team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Acting for a diverse client base including commercial clients in manufacturing, retail, and tech sectors, as well as some personal employment work
• Advising on dismissals, TUPE, discrimination, protected conversations, and day-to-day HR support
• Providing corporate support on employment matters during M&A transactions and restructures
• Leading and mentoring a small team (initially two direct reports)
• Playing an active role in business development and strategic planning for the team

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys the mix of hands-on client work and team leadership in a flexible, open environment.
 

You

• A qualified solicitor with 7+ years PQE in employment law
• Experienced across both contentious and non-contentious work
• Previous exposure to corporate support work is desirable
• Comfortable leading or mentoring a team – or ready to step into that role
• A commercial thinker with a client-focused approach
• Someone who enjoys collaborating with colleagues in a positive, supportive environment
   

Looking to move to a firm where you can shape the future of a growing team while maintaining a great work/life balance?
 

Benefits

• Hybrid working – typically 3 days in the office and 2 from home
• Free on-site parking
• Annual Partner Bonus
• 30 days annual leave + UK Bank Holidays
• Extra days off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve (if they fall on working days)
• Private Bupa healthcare – family cover included
• Free healthcare cashback plan for you and your family
• Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution
• Option to buy up to 3 additional holiday days
• Group Life Assurance – 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-the-spot reward vouchers and life event gifts
• Paid volunteer days and quarterly social events
• Cycle to Work, EV Scheme, and Tech/Home salary sacrifice schemes
• Free Independent Financial Advice
• Hardship loans – interest-free
• Discounted legal fees and free will services

If you are an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for a senior role, or are already in a Senior Employment position and looking for a change at a well-established firm in Nottingham, then apply online! Or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment today.