Are you an experienced Employment Law Partner? Are you eager to have a substantial impact, leveraging your robust technical expertise and enthusiasm to foster growth and contribute a forward-thinking perspective to shape our business? The role: ESP Solicitors has a great opportunity for an experienced Partner to join our prestigious law team. This role would suit a dynamic and ambitious legal professional who will be at the forefront of our business growth. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our employment law practice, contributing to the overall growth of the firm. You will be a strategic thinker with a keen business sense. We're looking for someone who can contribute not only to the legal aspects but also provide valuable insights to drive the business forward. As a partner, you'll be a leader within the firm. Strong leadership skills, the ability to mentor junior associates, and a collaborative approach are essential. Exceptional interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong client relationships. Your ability to understand and address the unique needs of our clients will be critical to success. Embrace a forward-thinking and innovative mindset. We value creativity and adaptability to navigate the evolving landscape of employment law. Our Story ESP Solicitors, part of WorkNest, is a specialist employment law firm, established to provide a first-class service for employers. We have an office based in Oxfordshire but work nationally, throughout the UK. The Oxford team has a significant presence in the NHS, education, and technology sectors. We are experts in Employment Law for Independent Schools and offer legal assistance to senior management teams and governors of prominent schools. With over 20 years of experience, our practice has developed a profound understanding of the independent school sector. Additionally, we are highly skilled in NHS employment law, representing various clients in the healthcare industry. Our expertise is acknowledged, as reflected in our rankings as specialist employment lawyers in both the Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 UK guides to law firms. Our skilled and extensively experienced lawyers exclusively handle the intricacies of employment law, a field that is both complex and ever-changing. As true specialists, they bring a passionate approach to their work, offering robust employment law advice and demonstrating a steadfast commitment to quality. We may not have the highest visibility or the widest recognition, but we are renowned for exceeding expectations. With a remarkable success rate of over 90% in employer Tribunal, County, and High Court litigation, we stand out in comparison to our peers. Additionally, our firm is recognised in legal directories for employment law, holding its own alongside larger counterparts. Where you’ll be working – Hybrid / Remote Role We are very open to a flexible, hybrid approach dependent on candidate needs and location; however, given the seniority of the role, we encourage you to plan on attending the Abingdon office ideally at least once or twice a month. This will strengthen your ability to support the team effectively and contribute to the development of the team and subsequent growth of the business. What’s in it for you. Salary is negotiable depending on experience, plus an attractive company benefits package. Up for the challenge? If you share our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Inclusion, please email careersworknest.com to arrange a call. ESP Solicitors is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion and ensuring that everyone – job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with – is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team, however, please speak to our Talent and Recruitment specialist if there are any adjustments, we need to make to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity. Closing date: 22nd January 2025