Associate Solicitor - Employment - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier national law firm in Bristol is seeking an Associate Solicitor with over 3 years of PQE in employment law. This role involves advising clients on a wide range of employment issues, including litigation and HR support, with an opportunity to work in a hybrid environment. The firm offers a competitive salary between £65,000 to £80,000, along with robust career development and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Career development programme

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in employment law.
• Strong academic background and technical expertise.
• Excellent client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law issues.
• Handle employment litigation and provide HR support.
• Work on international employment law and cross-border projects.

Skills

HR support and employee relations

Employment litigation and tribunal representation

Strong drafting and analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration skills

Education

3+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

Associate Solicitor - Employment - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol (with hybrid and international working opportunities)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £65,000 to £80,000

A top-tier national law firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor with 3+ years' post-qualification experience to join its highly regarded Employment team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK's largest and most respected employment practices, advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters across the UK and internationally.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for advising a diverse client base on a wide range of employment law issues, including:

• HR support and employee relations
• Employment litigation and tribunal representation
• TUPE and transactional employment advice
• Restructuring and redundancy programmes
• Restrictive covenants and reputational risk management
• Trade union and industrial relations matters
• Data privacy and cross-border employment projects
• Working closely with colleagues in incentives, immigration, pensions, and health & safety

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 3+ years PQE in employment law (more or less experience considered)
• Strong academic background and technical expertise
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and client-facing skills
• Commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to advice
• Interest in international employment law and cross-border projects
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, supportive team

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and performance-based rewards
• Hybrid working and international secondment opportunities
• Multi-award-winning career development programme
• Early responsibility and exposure to high-quality clients
• Private healthcare, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits
• Inclusive culture with diversity networks and employee support groups

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact immediately:

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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.