We are conducting a confidential search for a Head of Labour & Employment based in Lima, Peru.

This is a senior leadership position for an experienced lawyer who will be responsible for leading and developing the Labour & Employment practice, combining technical expertise, team management, client relationship management and business development.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the Labour & Employment practice and its team.
• Provide strategic advice to corporate clients on complex individual and collective employment matters.
• Lead labour litigation and administrative proceedings before the relevant authorities.
• Advise on collective bargaining, union relations, employment policies, terminations, compensation and labour compliance.
• Manage, mentor and develop lawyers within the team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Actively contribute to the business development and growth of the practice, identifying new opportunities and strengthening client relationships.
• Collaborate with other practice areas on multidisciplinary matters.

Candidate profile:

• Qualified lawyer in Peru.
• At least 8 years of professional experience specialising in Labour & Employment Law.
• Strong technical expertise in both advisory and contentious employment matters.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong business development capabilities and commercial mindset, with the ability to build and maintain senior client relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• High level of English would be highly valued.

We are looking for a senior, hands-on and business-oriented professional with the ability to combine legal excellence, people leadership and a strong understanding of clients' business needs.

The selection process will be conducted on a strictly confidential basis. Further information about the organisation and the opportunity will be shared with selected candidates at a later stage.

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, we would be happy to receive your application.