Employment Partner - Bristol

Employment Partner - Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive Partner level package (dependent on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking an Employment Partner to take a strategic leadership role within its Bristol office. This is an exceptional opportunity for an established employment law specialist to lead, grow and elevate a high performing team with an impressive national client base.

The Role
You will act as the senior figurehead for the Employment team in Bristol, managing key client relationships and driving the continued growth of the practice. Responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the Bristol employment practice
• Managing and expanding relationships with major national clients
• Acting as the "face" of the team locally and supporting business development initiatives
• Delivering both contentious and non contentious employment advice
• Supporting and contributing to the wider strategic growth of the firm
• Coaching, mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Driving innovation, efficiency and best practice across the team

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a senior employment law specialist with:

• A legal qualification and 8+ years' post qualification experience
• A proven track record of building and sustaining an employment practice
• An established following - this is essential for the role
• Strong sector knowledge and awareness of market trends
• Experience managing key client relationships at a senior level
• A commercial mindset with an understanding of revenue prioritisation
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and inspire a team
• A recognised external profile within the employment law sector
• The ability to drive innovation and process improvement
• Experience operating within a top tier or national law firm environment

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive Partner level remuneration
• Company pension and comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• A supportive, people focused culture
• Strong commitment to wellbeing, including Mindful Business Charter principles
• Active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion networks and initiatives
• An open, collaborative environment where individuality is valued

How to Apply

The firm is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Adjustments can be made to support individual needs at any stage.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

Applications from all backgrounds, identities and experiences are encouraged.

*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.*