Associate / Senior Associate - Employment - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Bonus opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Pension contributions

Wellbeing initiatives

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate in Employment to join Bristol. You will advise employers, HR professionals and senior executives across public and private sectors on both contentious and non-contentious matters, with exposure to day-to-day issues and strategic workforce projects.

This role offers genuine variety, direct client exposure and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to a sophisticated client base, within a market-leading team that supports progression

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in employment law
• Experience in reputable regional, national or City practice
• Strong drafting, communication and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice
• Experience managing client relationships and handling matters with increasing autonomy
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in networking and building your professional profile

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, TUPE transfers, outsourcing and reorganisations
• Support large employer clients with operational HR matters and strategic projects
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims including unfair dismissal, discrimination and breach of contract
• Conduct and advise on workplace investigations, disciplinary issues, grievances and misconduct
• Advise on restructuring, redundancy, capability and performance management
• Support senior executives on appointments, remuneration and service agreements
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts, executive service agreements and policies
• Advise on restrictive covenants, confidentiality and business protection
• Assist multinational clients on international employment law and cross-border projects
• Negotiate settlements and prepare settlement agreements on behalf of employers

Skills

Employment law

Drafting

Client relationships

Communication

Analytical skills

Business development

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Employment - Bristol

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join the Bristol office of a highly regarded UK Top 50 law firm, recognised in both the Legal 500 and Chambers for the quality of its work and strength of expertise. Joining a well-established and growing Employment team, you'll advise a broad range of employers, HR professionals, senior executives and organisations across both the public and private sectors. Working alongside experienced employment specialists, you'll gain exposure to a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, supporting clients on both day-to-day employment issues and strategic workforce projects.

Your work will include:

• Advising on the employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, TUPE transfers, outsourcing arrangements and business reorganisations
• Supporting large employer clients with operational HR matters and strategic people-related projects
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract matters
• Conducting and advising on workplace investigations, disciplinary issues, grievances and misconduct allegations
• Advising on restructuring, redundancy, capability and performance management processes
• Supporting senior executives on appointments, remuneration arrangements, service agreements, exits and boardroom disputes
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, executive service agreements, policies, bonus schemes and incentive arrangements
• Advising on restrictive covenants, confidentiality obligations and the protection of business interests
• Supporting multinational organisations on international employment law matters and cross-border workforce projects
• Negotiating settlements and preparing settlement agreements on behalf of employer clients

This is a role that offers genuine variety, direct client exposure and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to a sophisticated client base.

Candidate Requirements

We're keen to hear from Employment Solicitors who are looking to take the next step in their career within a high-performing and supportive team. You'll ideally have:

• Around 3+ years' PQE in employment law
• Experience gained within a reputable regional, national or City practice
• Strong technical knowledge across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Excellent drafting, communication and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice
• Experience managing client relationships and handling matters with increasing autonomy
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• An interest in networking, business development and building your professional profile

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading Employment team within a nationally recognised Top 50 law firm that continues to invest in growth, talent and long-term career development.

You'll benefit from:

• High-quality work with a diverse client base including major employers, public sector organisations, high-growth businesses and senior executives
• Exposure to the full spectrum of employment law, from complex tribunal litigation through to strategic advisory and corporate support work
• A collaborative and approachable team culture
• Clear progression opportunities supported by a structured career framework
• The opportunity to build your market profile through networking, client engagement and business development initiatives
• A modern hybrid working model that offers flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration

Alongside challenging and rewarding work, you'll enjoy a competitive benefits package including 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, bonus opportunities, enhanced family leave, pension contributions, wellbeing initiatives and a range of additional lifestyle benefits.

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.