Solicitor – Employment Health – Bristol – 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience)

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an Employment Health Associate with 4+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its top-tier Employment, Pensions & Immigration team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work with market-leading partners, manage complex litigation, and advise high-profile clients in the health and care sector, alongside opportunities in other key markets.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for:

• Advising NHS organisations, independent healthcare providers, and voluntary sector operators on employment matters.
• Managing complex litigation across tribunals, the EAT, Court of Appeal and High Court.
• Supporting multi-disciplinary teams on TUPE, workforce issues, and transactional due diligence.
• Delivering training and supporting client relationship management.
• Supervising junior colleagues and contributing to business development.

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

• 4+ years PQE in employment law, ideally with health and care sector experience.
• Strong litigation and/or advocacy skills, with confidence in managing complex cases.
• TUPE and transactional experience, including drafting and advising on workforce aspects.
• Experience in restructures, redundancy processes, and employee relations issues.
• Strong technical and drafting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset.
• Experience delivering training and supervising junior colleagues.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility around core hours.
• Clear career progression pathways and structured development support.
• 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more).
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance and biennial health assessments.
• Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

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.