Employment Sr Associate/Legal Director - Bristol - 7+ Years PQE

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.

*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.*