A leading UK law firm is looking for an experienced Employment law specialist to head its Professional Support Unit, with oversight across employment and working knowledge of pensions and immigration.

This senior role focuses on supporting fee-earners through high-quality know-how, training, and technical guidance, while shaping best practice across a national employment team.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and develop the Employment Professional Support Unit

Act as a senior technical authority on employment law

Create and maintain precedents, guidance, and know-how

Support complex and high-risk matters

Deliver training and monitor legal developments

Work closely with partners on strategy, quality, and innovation

About you:

Senior employment lawyer with strong technical expertise

Experience (or strong interest) in professional support or knowledge roles

Confident, collaborative, and commercially aware

Strong drafting, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills

Why apply?

High-profile, influential role

Collaborative culture with genuine work-life balance

Flexible and comprehensive benefits package

If you'd like to find out more, please contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion.

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