Associate - Employment - Bristol - 3-6 Years PQE

Associate - Employment - Bristol - 3-6 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £60,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience)

A respected law firm is seeking a confident and highly motivated Employment Associate with 3-6 years' post-qualification experience to join its award-winning Employment team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality, high-value matters in a collaborative and supportive environment, advising clients across the public and private sectors, locally, nationally, and internationally.

The Role
You'll be responsible for advising a wide range of clients, including employers and senior employees/executives, on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

• Complex employment issues and disputes
• Day-to-day HR advisory work across all sectors
• Employment support on corporate transactions
• Running Employment Tribunal and County Court/Restrictive Covenant litigation files
• Taking ownership of your own caseload from the outset
• Working closely with senior members of the team on a broad spectrum of employment work

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

• 3-6 years PQE in employment law
• Solid experience advising on employment law matters, ideally with an employer-focused practice
• Hands-on experience managing Employment Tribunal and County Court litigation files
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to gain client confidence and handle matters with empathy and professionalism
• Resilience when dealing with demanding situations and confidence working under pressure
• Commercial judgement to achieve the best outcomes for clients
• Ability to build strong, long-lasting client relationships

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunities to get involved in charity fundraising, environmental initiatives, and diversity & inclusion 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.

*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.*