Associate – Employment – Bristol – 3–6 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £60,000 – £85,000 (depending on experience)

A respected law firm is seeking a confident and highly motivated Employment Associate with 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience to join its award-winning Employment team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality, high-value matters in a collaborative and supportive environment, advising clients across the public and private sectors, locally, nationally, and internationally.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for advising a wide range of clients, including employers and senior employees/executives, on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

• Complex employment issues and disputes
• Day-to-day HR advisory work across all sectors
• Employment support on corporate transactions
• Running Employment Tribunal and County Court/Restrictive Covenant litigation files
• Taking ownership of your own caseload from the outset
• Working closely with senior members of the team on a broad spectrum of employment work

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 3–6 years PQE in employment law
• Solid experience advising on employment law matters, ideally with an employer-focused practice
• Hands-on experience managing Employment Tribunal and County Court litigation files
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to gain client confidence and handle matters with empathy and professionalism
• Resilience when dealing with demanding situations and confidence working under pressure
• Commercial judgement to achieve the best outcomes for clients
• Ability to build strong, long-lasting client relationships

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunities to get involved in charity fundraising, environmental initiatives, and diversity & inclusion groups

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.