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Job title: Head of Employment
Location: Oxford
Salary: 80k-95k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 8+
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior Employment Solicitor to take a genuine step up into a Head of Department and Director-level position with a highly regarded full-service law firm. The firm has an established reputation across the Southeast and Midlands, possessing a strong client base and a busy Employment practice.
There is no expectation that you bring a following or guaranteed work; there's a healthy pipeline of existing work with the opportunity to lead and further develop the department. However, an ability to demonstrate a record of good business development is expected. The successful candidate will have significant Employment experience, strong technical capability, alongside the management experience and commercial judgement required to lead a team. You will advise senior stakeholders on complex employment matters (contentious and non-contentious), including senior exits, restructures, litigation, transactions and wider strategic issues.
The firm's distinctive structure offers genuine progression, with the opportunity to progress towards equity and become a shareholder. This is an excellent platform for an ambitious Senior Associate or Legal Director ready to take the next step.
For more information on this role or other opportunities within Oxfordshire or the Southeast in general please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:
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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
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