Partner – Senior Employment Lawyer

About the role

Birketts LLP is seeking a Partner to join its highly regarded Employment Team in Chelmsford. This senior employment lawyer will play a pivotal role in the firm’s succession plan, leading the team and expanding the practice across a diverse client base.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operations and provide leadership for the Employment Team in Chelmsford.
• Shape the strategic direction of the team, ensuring high standards of client service and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships across sectors such as education, financial services, construction, transport, agriculture, charities and the public sector.
• Contribute to senior‑level business planning and commercial development of the practice.

Required profile

• Extensive technical expertise across the full spectrum of employment law.
• Proven experience in building and sustaining client relationships.
• Ability to influence strategic business decisions at a senior level.
• Commercially focused, collaborative and committed to upholding the firm’s reputation.

Required skills

• Employment law
• Maternity rights
• Contractual issues