Head of Employment Law, Solicitor
Our client, a modern and growing national law firm, are seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to assume the role of Head of Employment, based in their Hertfordshire office.
Director level appointments will be considered as well as individuals with the capabilities to join the board after a minimum of six months’ employment.
You will manage a small team which includes Solicitors and Paralegals and autonomously manage your own caseload, tailored to your skill set and preferences. Alongside this, you will work with management to develop the firm’s employment law systems. The firm has ambitious growth plans which involves recruiting and expanding the employment team, allowing you to put your own stamp on the department.
The firm has a detailed business development department and strategy which has resulted in excellent firm growth over the last few years. As a result, no business development will be required, however they welcome fresh and innovative ideas on how to grow the department. As the department grows, supervision will become a larger focus of the role and entrepreneurial oversight will become more prevalent.
Our client also encourages a friendly and approachable management style alongside adopting advanced legal technology. The ideal candidate would be interested in aiding the firm’s growth with technology, as they seek to increase their national presence in this field.
Key requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years’ PQE
- Experience in both respondent and claimant work
- Contentious employment experience
- Experience managing and/or supervising staff
- Entrepreneurial and ambitious qualities
- Occasional travel to the firm’s central London office
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic solicitor who wants to join a growing, modern and technologically advanced law firm.
Please apply for this role online or contact Luke Grant at Venn Group via phone, email or LinkedIn for further information.
lgrant@venngroup.com
0121 616 0660
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeagrant
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.