Job Description

The vacancy
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 firm's 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 We're 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 firm's values and behaviours.

The company
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. That's 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 the Lawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength, resources, and reach to handle any challenge-offering 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. You'll 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 Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.
The Benefits
The benefits
We recognise the importance of looking after you and your family, which is why we offer an excellent package of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
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