Employment Partner – Lead Employment Law Practice

About the role

G2 Legal Limited is seeking an experienced Employment Partner to lead and expand its Employment Law practice in Telford and across Shropshire. The role offers autonomy to shape the practice while benefiting from a collaborative, forward‑thinking firm recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Employment Law practice in Telford and the wider Shropshire market.
• Manage a broad caseload of contentious and non‑contentious matters for employers and employees.
• Advise on Employment Tribunal claims, TUPE, redundancies, settlement agreements, disciplinary and grievance issues, restrictive covenants, confidentiality matters, contracts and staff handbooks.
• Prepare legal research, submissions, negotiations and strategic advice for complex disputes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts.
• Drive business development, networking and cross‑referral activity.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers and support staff.
• Contribute to departmental strategy, financial performance and long‑term growth.

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with at least 6 years post‑qualification experience in Employment Law.
• Extensive experience advising on both contentious and non‑contentious employment matters.
• Strong reputation within the legal market and excellent technical expertise.
• Proven business development and client relationship management skills, with an established network or a credible plan to develop one.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £70,000 and £85,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a leading regional practice.
• Supportive, collaborative firm culture with strong growth ambitions.