Employment Senior Associate / Legal Director – Bristol – 7+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £85,000 to £110,000 (depending on experience)

A respected national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director (7+ PQE) to join its highly ranked Employment, Pensions and Immigration team. With a strong reputation in health and social care, local government, housing, and emerging markets such as finance and higher education, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a high-performing, collaborative environment.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for:

• Advising healthcare sector clients including NHS organisations, independent healthcare providers, and voluntary sector operators
• Managing complex employment litigation in tribunals and higher courts
• Supporting partner leads and multi-disciplinary teams on transactions and advisory matters
• Providing employment support on TUPE, restructures, redundancy processes, and contractual frameworks
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives
• Supervising junior colleagues and supporting their professional growth
• Delivering training and contributing to client relationship management

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

• 7+ years PQE in employment law, ideally with health and care sector experience
• Strong litigation and/or advocacy skills with capability to manage complex, high-profile cases
• TUPE and transactional experience, including drafting warranties and indemnities
• Experience advising on NHS workforce frameworks desirable but not essential
• Broad employment law expertise across advisory, transactional, and contentious work
• Excellent drafting, communication, and client management skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus option to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Biennial private health assessment
• Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours
• Tailored learning, development, and career progression pathways
• A supportive, inclusive culture aligned with the firm’s values of Relationships, Reputation, Responsible, and Results

How to Apply

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

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

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