Employment Partner or Legal Director

Employment Partner or Legal Director

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Why Nelsons and Lawfront?

Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.

In 2023, Nelsons became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide.

Committed to strategic growth, Lawfront is aiming to build a group in the top 10 of UK regional law firms. As part of this Group, you will be able to benefit from working locally for a well-respected leading law firm whilst accessing the scale, investment resources, expertise and professional development opportunities of a national organisation.

We look to empower our clients, give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.

With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.

The successful Candidate can expect a competitive package and benefits that you’d expect from a leading regional law firm which is part of a group of national scale.

Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Employment Partner or Legal Director to join our expanding Practice in Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Employment lawyer looking to take the next step in their career with a progressive and client-focused law firm. We are looking for an individual who can contribute strategically to the growth of our Employment team while delivering exceptional advice and service to a diverse client base.

The Role:

You will take the lead to grow and help develop the Employment team in Nottingham, playing a key role in business development, client relationship management and the continued growth of the firm's employment offering.

Your role will also be advising employers and senior executives on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters including:

* Employment contracts and service agreements

* Policies, procedures and HR support

* Disciplinary and grievance matters

* Redundancies and restructuring projects

* TUPE and business transfers

* Employment Tribunal litigation

* Settlement agreements

* Discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims

* Senior executive exits and boardroom disputes

About You:

The successful Candidate will:

* Be a qualified Solicitor with substantial employment law experience

* Currently operate at Partner or Legal Director level

* Demonstrate strong technical expertise across all areas of employment law

* Have a proven track record of business development and client relationship management

* Possess excellent commercial awareness and leadership skills

* Be able to identify and develop new opportunities for the firm

* Ideally have a following or portable client relationships, although this is not essential for the right candidate

The successful Candidate will be given all the tools to succeed, including a supportive team, state-of-the-art case management system and a great working environment. They can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of other benefits.

What We Offer:

* Competitive salary

* *25/30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* *Option to buy annual leave

* An additional day off for wellbeing or your birthday

* 4% pension contributions

* Healthcare cash plan

* Income protection and life cover

* Access to a personalised benefits portal with lifestyle and wellbeing perks

As part of the Lawfront Group, Nelsons is backed by national investment in technology, people, and long-term growth. This means you will benefit from modern systems, enhanced learning and development opportunities, and the support of a wider legal network, while still enjoying the hands-on experience, close supervision, and strong community focus of a regional firm. Together, this combination gives you the tools, exposure and support you need to build a successful and sustainable legal career