Head of Employment Law- City accounting firm

Overview

In this role you will lead the employment law agenda at a prominent City firm, building out a dedicated practice that leverages an existing client base. You will work across contentious and non-contentious matters for private employers and senior executives, with focus on advisory work, TUPE, investigations, settlements, and broader strategic guidance. The role offers mentoring and a clear progression pathway, with a culture that values collaboration and work-life balance. You will shape the practice growth and contribute to the firm’s multi-disciplinary strength and client service standards.

Pay / Benefits

• work-life balance
• mentored career progression
• collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of the employment law practice
• Advise employers and senior executives on contentious and non-contentious matters
• Provide transactional support including TUPE
• Conduct investigations and negotiate settlement agreements
• Offer advisory services and strategic employment law guidance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage existing client base
• Contribute to business development and practice growth
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers as part of career progression

Key requirements

• 10+ PQE
• England & Wales qualified solicitor
• Minimum 10 years employment law experience in a Top 100 UK law firm

• collaborative mindset
• down-to-earth and supportive
• client-focused communication
• employment law expertise (advisory and transactional)
• TUPE experience
• investigations

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