Senior Associate – Employment – Bristol – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £65,000 – £85,000 (dependent on experience)

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its Employment team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Chambers UK and Legal 500 ranked team alongside “Leading Individuals” and contribute to a growing practice with a strong reputation across the UK.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of employment matters, including:

• Advising employers on disciplinaries, grievances, restructuring and redundancies
• Leading Employment Tribunal claims (almost exclusively acting for Respondents)
• Providing employment law support in TUPE matters, corporate deals and outsourcing contracts
• Drafting contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, staff handbooks, settlement agreements and other employment documentation
• Collaborating with Partners and working closely with the wider national Employment team

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

• 3+ years PQE in employment law (SRA or Law Society Registered)
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently and engaging with clients at all levels
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Appetite for business development and maintaining strong client relationships

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary with annual pay review
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with length of service)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Progressive, fully flexible working approach with hybrid options
• Supportive and collaborative team culture with clear career progression pathways

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.