Employment Director (Senior Execs)- Partner Track

Overview

In this role you will lead and develop an employment practice focused on senior executives within a prestigious City firm. You will work within the employment team to handle high-stakes matters, including settlements, service agreements, and executive compensation, while supervising confidential investigations. The position offers a clear route to partnership on a partner-track path and places you at the heart of strategic growth in financial services, technology, and professional partnerships. You will collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality advice and maintain a strong work-life balance ethos.

Responsibilities

• settlements, RCs, service agreements, bonuses/equity arrangements, confidentiality
• investigations including grievance, disciplinary, whistleblowing
• focus on senior executives and strategic path to partnership

Key requirements

• 8+ PQE in employment law
• strong senior executive experience
• currently at a UK law firm within a ranked employment law team

• collaborative
• client-facing
• professional demeanor
• employment law expertise
• settlements and executive agreements
• SMCR and financial services regulatory considerations

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