Senior Associate - Employment Law - Bristol - 7+ Years PQE

Senior Associate - Employment Law - Bristol - 7+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid and international remote working options available)
Salary: £75,000 to £100,000 (dependent on experience and business case)

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Employment team in Bristol. This is a strategic opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to help grow the firm's presence in the Bristol market, with a clear path to partnership for the right candidate.

The Role
You'll be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality, profitable legal services across a range of employment matters
• Managing your own caseload and supporting larger client relationships
• Advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment issues, with a focus on Tribunal litigation
• Leading and mentoring junior team members
• Driving business development and contributing to the department's growth strategy
• Building and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships
• Contributing to the department's strategic planning and service development

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

• At least 7 years' PQE in employment law
• Experience in Tribunal litigation (desirable)
• Strong client management and communication skills
• A solid business plan for growth within the Bristol market
• Proven ability to generate new business and develop client relationships
• Leadership experience and the ability to manage and mentor a small team
• A collaborative, commercially aware, and proactive approach

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Up to 31.5 days' holiday per year (plus bank holidays), with options to buy or sell leave
• Option to work abroad for up to two weeks per year
• Hybrid working and a modern, comfortable office environment in central Bristol
• Healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Discretionary bonus schemes
• Enhanced family leave and employee assistance programme
• Group income protection
• Regular salary reviews and career development support

Career Development

• The firm is committed to nurturing talent through a transparent Career Development Framework, mentoring programmes, and tailored learning opportunities. Whether you're aiming for partnership or seeking to deepen your expertise, you'll be supported every step of the way.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:

Olivia Reed
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.*