Employment Partner

Employment Partner

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Field Seymour Parkes LLP is a full-service law firm based in Reading at the centre of the UK’s Thames Valley, providing pragmatic, solutions focused advice across both business and personal matters.

We are consistently recognised for the quality of our work, ranked as a Top Tier Firm by Legal 500 and a Top Ranked Law Firm by Chambers & Partners. We hold the Lexcel accreditation for excellence in legal practice management and client care, which we have maintained since 2001.

We have 25 consecutive years of Investors in People accreditation, this achievement places FSP among a select group of organisations recognised for a long‑term, consistent commitment to making work better. In 2021, we were awarded the Investors in People Gold Standard, an accolade held at the time by only 17% of accredited organisations (including just 14 law firms nationwide).

In April 2026, FSP join Lawfront - a group of leading regional law firms who are dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide. Our mission is to unite exceptional legal practices across the country in a single, supportive platform that drives accelerated growth, fosters innovation, and builds long-term value for all stakeholders. We’re committed to ambitious growth and aspire to be a top 10 regional legal services business in the UK.

The Opportunity

Shape the future of employment law at one of the Thames Valley's leading law firms.

Field Seymour Parkes (FSP) is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Employment Partner to join our highly regarded team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer with a strong track record of advising employers and developing client relationships.

As a trusted adviser, you will work with a diverse portfolio of businesses, providing strategic employment law advice across a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters. You will play a key role in the continued growth of the practice while contributing to the firm's collaborative and client-focused culture.

What we're looking for:

* Established Employment Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate

* Strong technical expertise across all areas of employment law

* Proven business development and client relationship management skills

* Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to growing a practice

* Excellent leadership and mentoring capabilities

What we offer:

* A respected and independent regional law firm with an outstanding reputation

* High-quality work and an impressive client base

* A collaborative and supportive partnership team

* Genuine opportunities to shape and grow the employment practice

* Competitive remuneration and benefits package

At FSP, we are committed to providing exceptional client service while fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment where talented professionals can thrive.

To explore this opportunity in confidence, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

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