Overview
In this role you will lead and grow Birketts’ Employment Team, delivering high-quality employment law advice to a wide range of clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to shape strategy and drive business development, mentoring junior lawyers and fostering a collaborative culture. You will handle complex transactions, strategic advisory work, and international matters, helping protect clients’ interests across jurisdictions. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to influence the firm’s growth, client service standards, and market reputation within a top-tier UK practice.
Pay / Benefits
- 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Private Healthcare with BUPA
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
- Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus
- Life Assurance - 4x salary / PHI
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of junior lawyers, fostering collaboration and development
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development
- Contribute to thought leadership and sector-focused marketing initiatives
- Advise on general employment issues, including maternity rights and contractual matters
- Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and executive agreements
- Advising on restrictive covenants, confidentiality, and protection of business interests
- Manage employment litigation in tribunals and settlement negotiations
- Advise multinational organisations on international employment law and cross-border matters
- Provide support in boardroom disputes, severance, and negotiated departures
- Support international restructurings and coordination of overseas advice
- Note: role includes additional duties as required by line manager
Key requirements
- Minimum 8 years PQE
- Ability to supervise and mentor team members
- Business development experience and client base growth
- Strong attention to detail and high-quality documentation
- Professional integrity and commitment to excellent client service
- Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation
- collaborative
- client-focused
- commercial acumen
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- time recording software
Legal Director in London employer: Birketts
Birketts is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration across its offices in Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Bristol, and Sevenoaks. With a strong commitment to employee development, a flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that prioritises inclusivity and community impact, we empower our team members to thrive while contributing to meaningful legal solutions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, generous holiday allowances, and performance bonuses, further enhances the rewarding experience of being part of our esteemed law firm.
