Solicitor - Employment - Bristol - 2-6 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000
A respected law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 1-5 years' post qualification experience to join its growing Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a developing team, handling a broad mix of contentious and non contentious employment matters while supporting a portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of employment matters, including:
- Working with clients across a wide range of sectors on day to day Employment issues
- Advising on disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, discrimination, TUPE and general HR queries
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, procedures and settlement agreements
- Assisting on contentious and non contentious matters
- Handling Employment Tribunal litigation, including drafting pleadings and preparing witness evidence
- Participating in marketing and business development activities
- Liaising with clients, colleagues and external professionals
- Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
- Maintaining high professional standards and compliance
Candidate Requirements
We have two roles available:
- Newly Qualified Solicitor
- Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE
This role is suited to a solicitor with:
- Strong knowledge of Employment law matters
- Experience across both contentious and non contentious work
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- A proactive, client focused approach
- Ability to manage multiple matters independently
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
Benefits
The firm offers:
- A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Clear career progression pathways
- Recognition for high quality work and client service
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
