Employment Lawyer - Partner

About your new role

At Weightmans , we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to our clients. Our HR Rely service is a fixed fee employment law service that provides clients access to a dedicated team of experts handling all employment and HR requirements. We offer 'bolt-on' services to tailor support for various sectors including Manufacturing, Retail, Utilities, Hospitality, Education, and more.

We are experiencing significant growth year on year. Our client list is impressive, and our team is fantastic! Join us as we expand our national team and client base.

For more details about this service, please click the following link :

https : / / hrrely.weightmans.com / about-us /

About You

If you are an Employment Partner or Senior Associate passionate about relationship-based client delivery and contributing to our growth, we want to hear from you.

Contact us directly for a confidential discussion— we'll take care of the rest!

PLEASE NOTE : We encourage candidates to apply directly. If you have questions or need more information, please get in touch.

Why work for us

Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices across the UK. We have been recognized as a leading legal employer and ranked 5th overall at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, with record rankings in Chambers UK.

We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer.

Click here to learn more about our industry recognition, awards, and accreditations.

Independent research highlights that "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures, and develops talent at all levels."

We are committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone is respected and recognized on merit. We strongly encourage applications from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process. Feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.

Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans – We See the possibility in you.

Alongside our meaningful work for clients and our positive culture, we offer a wide range of partner benefits, including :

• 33 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Hybrid working with home office equipment
• Healthcare cover
• Health assessments every three years
• SIPPS contributions for your pension plan
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Income protection scheme
• Interest-free travel loans
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, consumer advice)
• Discounted gym membership
• Dental insurance
• Technology benefits
• Offers & discounts
• Recognition schemes
• Some roles may not be suitable for remote work; please confirm with your Recruitment Adviser.
• Lateral hires and Legal Directors' benefits may differ.

Additional notes

Recruitment agencies (PSL / non-PSL)

We work with a preferred supplier list and do not accept unsolicited submissions. Any unsolicited CVs or profiles will be considered gifts, and candidates may be contacted directly without agency involvement.

Eligibility to work in the UK

Eligibility will be verified during the final stages. Candidates must have the right to work or meet Home Office visa sponsorship criteria. Those requiring sponsorship should review the Home Office Skilled Worker visa criteria before applying.

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