Head of Employment / Solicitor

On-site in Cardiff·Full-time·Added 13 days ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Redkite Law

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Cardiff
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Director-level role.

Skills

The role

Head of Employment

Location: Cardiff, Swansea or Cirencester

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Shape the future of Employment at RedKite;

RedkKte Solicitors is seeking an accomplished senior Employment lawyer to lead the strategic development of its Employment practice. As Head of Employment, you will bring the commercial judgement, market credibility and leadership capability required to strengthen the firm's position as a trusted adviser and shape the future of its Employment offering.

Working alongside the incoming Partner, who will provide day-to-day operational leadership, you will take responsibility for strategic growth, market development and senior client relationships. Alongside a high-quality client-facing caseload, you will lead the continued evolution of commercially focused Employment and people solutions for SME businesses, HR professionals and leadership teams.

Redkite Solicitors has provided trusted legal advice to individuals, families and businesses since 1898. Today, we are a progressive, full-service law firm with nearly 300 professionals and an established reputation for quality, growth and innovation. Our recognition as an employer of choice, together with the standing of our lawyers in Legal 500 and Chambers, reflects the strength of our people and our commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the long-term direction of a well-established practice. You will work with the Departmental Partner and colleagues across Commercial Services to identify market opportunities, deepen relationships with key clients and build innovative, scalable service models - including technology-enabled and AI-supported delivery - without compromising quality, oversight or client experience.

Candidates should be aware that their first day of employment may be based at an alternative Redkite office within our Pembrokeshire to Gloucestershire network, for group onboarding. A willingness to travel and spend the day away from your usual place of work is therefore required.

What Will You Be Doing?

As Head of Employment, you will:

Help shape and deliver the Employment team's strategic business plan, identifying opportunities for growth, diversification and service development.
Act as an ambassador for the practice, strengthening Redkite's profile with SME businesses, HR professionals, leadership teams and professional referrers.
Drive new business generation, deepen key client relationships and develop retained services, training, leadership development and strategic people advisory work.
Champion a one-firm approach by creating cross-referral opportunities and integrated client solutions across practice areas.
Lead the development of future-facing Employment and HR services, including AI-supported and technology-enabled delivery models.
Maintain a substantial employer-focused caseload and provide commercially grounded advice to business owners, boards, senior executives and HR leaders.
Promote technical excellence through supervision, quality assurance, mentoring, knowledge-sharing and legal training.
Build team capability and support succession and long-term talent planning in partnership with the Departmental Partner.

Who We're Looking For

You will be a credible senior lawyer who combines technical excellence with commercial drive and an appetite to build for the future. We are looking for:

Significant Employment law experience. You will be a qualified solicitor with a strong track record of advising employers and businesses.
Commercial judgement. You will understand clients' wider business priorities and translate legal expertise into practical solutions.
Business development credibility. You will demonstrate successful growth activity and bring an established network of professional contacts.
Trusted relationship building. You will communicate with confidence and build lasting relationships with clients, colleagues and senior stakeholders.
Strategic leadership. You will identify and convert growth opportunities, influence effectively and collaborate across multiple practice areas.
Commitment to people development. You will mentor senior lawyers, develop future leaders and foster a high-performing team culture.
Future-focused thinking. You will embrace innovation, technology and scalable approaches to delivering high-quality Employment services.
Previous experience as a Head of Department, Partner or senior leader would be advantageous, as would an established Employment law market profile, experience managing significant client accounts, or a track record of growing teams, revenue or service lines.

What's In It For You?

Alongside the opportunity to shape our Employment practice, you will receive a flexible benefits package supporting your career, wellbeing and life beyond work

Collaborative culture - enjoy a friendly working environment, regular team connection days and firmwide social events.
Health and wellbeing - receive healthcare, gym membership, eye-care support, enhanced sick and compassionate pay, and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
Flexible working - balance your professional commitments and life outside work through our flexible working framework.
Recognition and reward - access performance-based bonuses and recognition through RedKite Rewards.
Financial security - benefit from a pension scheme and life assurance for added peace of mind.
Confidential support - access guidance and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
Flexible annual leave - benefit from generous leave that increases with service, plus the option to buy or sell days.
Legal benefits - receive a free Will for you and your partner, free conveyancing for your primary residence and discounted legal services.
Career development - grow your leadership impact and expertise with the support of a progressive firm.

... and much more

How to Apply

If you are ready to become the face and future of Employment at Redkite and help build the next stage of our practice, we would love to hear from you.

At Redkite, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment so that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please tell us if there is any adjustment that would support you during the recruitment process. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and helps us better serve our clients.