Careers at Torque Law

Careers at Torque Law LLP

Torque Law is a nationally recognised specialist employment boutique, built for lawyers who want household name employer clients, quality work, and career profile – without sacrificing their autonomy or work-life balance.

We are trusted by sophisticated employers and major brands, including Virgin Active and Universal Music, and regularly receive referrals from firms such as DLA Piper, Allen & Overy, Slaughter & May, and Addleshaw Goddard, who trust us to deliver quality when it matters.

Our team are passionate about helping clients resolve employment law issues through trust, collaboration and excellence. We are known for combining deep technical excellence with commercial judgement and a refreshingly human approach. The result is a practice that provides clients with a genuine alternative to leading City-firms.

“…agile team made up of lawyers who build their careers in a major law firm environment but now leverage that considerable experience on a boutique platform”  (Legal500 2026)

The work we do:

Torque Law is predominantly respondent-focused, with 80% of our work being for employer clients – ranging from complex advisory matters to defending high-value, strategically important Tribunal claims.

Where we do act for individuals, this is deliberately selective. We only take on board-level leaders and high profile senior executive exits, where the work is sophisticated, reputationally significant, and closely aligned with our employer practice.

These clients come to us exclusively by referral and present a strategically strong opportunity to build meaningful relationships with key industry decision-makers, with influence in the employer market.

Recognised for excellence:

Our reputation is reflected in our consistent national recognition, including:

• Featured in the Times Best Law Firms List 2025
• Ranked Band 1 in The Chambers & Partners Directory 2026
• Legal500 Client Satisfaction Excellence Award
• Legal500 accolades for Lawyer & Team Quality and Billing & Efficiency
• Twice named Niche Law Firm of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards (2019 and 2024).

These accolades matter – but what matters more is why we receive them: the quality of our thinking, the way we treat clients and the way we support our people to do their best work.

Refreshingly Human Culture:

We believe that exceptional work is produced in environments built on trust and respect, not fear and presenteeism.

At Torque Law, you will find:

• Competitive salary, with a genuine and generous bonus opportunity
• No billable hours targets
• Meaningful flexibility
• Direct access to Partners and early responsibility for client relationships
• A culture that values judgement, initiative and collaboration

We do not believe long hours are a proxy for ambition. We believe in smart working, clear expectations and lawyers who take pride in both their work and their lives outside it.

Torque Law is the right place for you if you:

• Want top‑tier work for sophisticated clients without the politics or hierarchy of a large firm
• Enjoy building deep, meaningful relationships direct with clients
• Want to further develop your employment advisory and litigation practice without the distractions of corporate transactional work
• Are ambitious about developing your own voice, profile and capability
• Value collaboration and want to progress through genuine responsibility and mentoring by partners who are invested in your development.
• Would enjoy a tight-knit values driven team, known for warmth and excellence, where career success and personal life are not in conflict.

Delivering success together:

We know that excellent client experience only happens when our people feel supported, respected and fulfilled. Torque Law takes pride in creating an engaged, empowered workforce in which career aspirations, personal circumstances and home lives are considered and respected.

As part of the Torque Law team, we will:

• Invest in your professional development, whatever your working pattern
• Listen to your ideas, whatever your position in the firm
• Support you through the realities of life, not just work.

Our commitment is simple: we want you to build a career you are proud of, in a firm that recognises your value as a whole person, not just a billing number.

What are clients say:

“We cannot recommend the team at Torque Law highly enough…consistently efficient, professional and a pleasure to deal with…I fully trust their advice and the way they handle claims, taking all the pain away from our internal HR team” – Human Resources Director, National Fitness Chain

“We have worked with Torque Law since 2017 across a wide range of employment law advisory matters. Pragmatic, commercial and timely advice…a team that takes the time to understand our business and cuts through sensitive issues with confidence” – Head of Corporate Affairs, Land and Permitting, Global Mining Business

“They have supported us with a range of projects…at all levels of our business from frontline operational colleagues to senior leaders. They bring a collaborative, pragmatic approach and have worked hard to build relationships with the whole HR team and taken the time to really understand our business. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the team at Torque.” – Human Resources Director, Regional Airport Operator

“We work closely with Torque Law on our more complex ER related issues. Their team are very responsive and quick providing timely, clear and concise advice that allows us to make decisions and take action. We couldn’t be better supported.”– Chief Operations Officer, National Medical Practice Group 

Ready for your next move?

If you’re looking for a place to build a career with purpose, depth and genuine progression, we would love to speak with you. We care far more about talent, judgement and cultural fit than ridged PQE markers. If Torque Law sounds like the kind of firm where you could do your best work, please get in touch, whatever your experience.  Find out more, email info@torquelaw.co.uk