Head of Employment

Manchester – £55,000 - £75,000

Position: Head of Employment Law 

Location: Manchester(Remote work possible)

Overview:

A reputable Northwest law firm with offices in across Manchester and Cheshire are seeking an experienced Head of Employment Law to drive growth and innovation.

Responsibilities:
  1. Client Relations: Establish and maintain strong client connections, ensuring satisfaction.
  2. Digital Innovation: Lead-class action claim work, advancing digital offerings, and client portal.
  3. Business Development: Pitch for new clients, contribute to national strategy, and expand the employment team's portfolio.
  4. Team Building: Build and lead a team to support national expansion, considering partial or full team moves.
Ideal Candidate:
  • Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with significant employment law and HR experience.
  • Skills: Strong relationship management, commercial awareness, leadership, and innovative thinking.
  • Adaptability: Open to partial/full team moves, driven for personal and team success.
Application:
Contact Ryan @ Douglas Scott on 01612336360

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Ryan McNamara

Head of North West & Yorkshire
0161 233 6360

ryan.mcnamara@douglas-scott.co.uk

Ryan joined Douglas Scott in 2018 having previously worked as a Sales Operations Manager. He specialises in Private Practice recruitment in the North West and recruits from Legal Assistant level up to Partnership level, and works with a range of small regional practices, boutique firms and larger national and international practices. Ryan works with well-established departments as well as with firms which are keen to diversify into new areas of law.

"Ryan was obviously very knowledgeable about the role I was looking for and secured an interview within 24 hours. He was helpful and keen I felt I was in good hands."

Solicitor | Wigan


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Employment Law
  • Type: Partner / Dept Head, Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £55,000 - £75,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Manchester
  • Reference: J77194

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