Employment Partner

Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career Due to continued growth at the firm and in the employment team we are looking for a talented and ambitious Fixed Share Partner (FSP) to expand our Employment Law offering in our thriving Lincoln office.

The role is to provide day to day support to the employment team in Lincoln and continue to expand our client base and instructions as part of our exciting growth plans. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in business development and winning new work. A following would be desirable but is not essential due to increasing instructions across the team based across all our offices.

Our Employment team predominantly advises a diverse range of businesses of all sizes from SMEs to household names and PLCs across multiple sectors (including education agriculture food public authorities and the third sector) based locally regionally and nationally. You will also advise senior level individuals on employment issues and provide employment support on transactions with our busy corporate commercial team. We are committed to delivering exceptional client service and fostering a collaborative supportive and high-performing environment.

You will have the chance to shape the employment practice in Lincoln develop new business and play a strategic role in the departments and firms exciting growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow the employment offering at the Lincoln office while working within the wider team.
• Manage a technically complex caseload covering the full spectrum of employment law (predominantly Respondent but also some Claimant work).
• Provide employment law support to our corporate and commercial teams.
• Deliver a technically strong client-focused and collaborative service.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Work closely with the Head of Department and other partners to ensure an effective and efficient service to all clients.
• Drive business development and contribute to departmental strategy.
• Meet financial targets and maintain good financial hygiene within your caseload and the wider team.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience in employment law with the ability to handle complex cases.
• A track record of business development and the ability to win new work.
• Strong financial awareness with experience in meeting billing and time-recording targets.
• Excellent client management and communication skills with a friendly and professional approach.
• The ambition to drive growth mentor junior colleagues and contribute to departmental strategy.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality legal services in line with the firms values and behaviours.

With a full-service offering and a diverse client base Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow while maintaining our commitment to quality innovation and client-focused service.

We know that happy motivated employees drive success and a strong forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. Thats why we provide the tools support and opportunities our people need to thrive.

With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire with six regional locations and a place in theLawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength resources and reach to handle any challengeoffering the best of both a large firm and a trusted client-focused partner.

We invest in your career offering a great benefits package and a supportive sociable working environment. Youll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration innovation and excellence across our locations in Grimsby Lincoln Louth Hull York and Beverley.

At Wilkin Chapman Rollits we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture fuels our growth and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed.As a Disability ConfidentandArmed Forces Friendlyemployer we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen heard and supported.