Associate Solicitor – Employment – Bristol – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (with hybrid and international working opportunities)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £65,000 to £80,000

A top-tier national law firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its highly regarded Employment team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK’s largest and most respected employment practices, advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters across the UK and internationally.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for advising a diverse client base on a wide range of employment law issues, including:

• HR support and employee relations
• Employment litigation and tribunal representation
• TUPE and transactional employment advice
• Restructuring and redundancy programmes
• Restrictive covenants and reputational risk management
• Trade union and industrial relations matters
• Data privacy and cross-border employment projects
• Working closely with colleagues in incentives, immigration, pensions, and health & safety

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

• 3+ years PQE in employment law (more or less experience considered)
• Strong academic background and technical expertise
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and client-facing skills
• Commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to advice
• Interest in international employment law and cross-border projects
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, supportive team

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and performance-based rewards
• Hybrid working and international secondment opportunities
• Multi-award-winning career development programme
• Early responsibility and exposure to high-quality clients
• Private healthcare, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits
• Inclusive culture with diversity networks and employee support 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.