Head of Employment, Lawyer, Partner, US Law Firm, London $1 million plus

Edwards Gibson

  • Central London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 hours ago
This top-tier US law firm is seeking a senior employment lawyer to lead the London employment practice. Employment is a core area for the firm-making a significant contribution to the global revenues-and the incoming partner will step into a leadership role with a well-established team, strong associate support, and a platform that is both profitable and committed to growth.This law firm operates as a single, integrated global partnership with over 30 offices and annual revenues exceeding $2.5 billion. The London office, established nearly 30 years ago, is a full-service operation with over 40 partners. It plays a central role in the firm's international strategy and is home to a number of high billing partners across a number of practice areas corporate, finance, projects, litigation, IP, competition, funds and regulatory. All providing a rich source of potential employment clients.The London employment practice is fully embedded within the firm's global employment and labour group-one of the largest of its kind among US firms. The firm runs on a global practice group basis so there is immediate interaction with US colleagues in both the practice group and relevant sectors. In London, the team is compact but highly regarded, with a strong reputation for handling both standalone mandates and complex cross-border support for the firm's transactional practices.The practice covers the full range of employment law, which has included:
  • High-stakes employment litigation and internal investigations
  • Workforce restructuring and strategic advisory
  • Executive compensation and incentive design
  • Cross-border employment support on M&A and private equity transactions
  • Global mobility, compliance, and regulatory risk
This is a strategic hire and the firm is looking for a lawyer with a strong market profile, proven leadership credentials, and the ability to drive practice growth.Apply online or contact:SLOANE POULTON at or (+44) 07967 603 402 to find out more about this or similar opportunities.Edwards Gibson Ltd | 71 - 73 Carter Lane | London | EC4V 5EQ |Edwards Gibson acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company's hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.Share this jobApply for Head of Employment, Lawyer, Partner, US Law Firm, London $1 million plusAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Learn more about this companyVisit this company's hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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