Employment Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national legal firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Employment Associate, ideally with 3-6 years' PQE. The role involves advising on complex employment issues and disputes, providing HR support, and assisting in corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Collegiate culture

Involvement in charity and diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' PQE ideally in an employer-focused practice.
• Hands-on experience with litigation in Employment Tribunal and County Court.
• Strong ability in HR advisory support.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex employment issues and disputes.
• Provide HR and employee relations advice.
• Support corporate transactions with employment knowledge.
• Act for employers and senior employees/executives.

Skills

Experience advising on employment law matters

Running Employment Tribunal litigation

HR advisory skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Employment Associate – Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and ambitious Employment Associate (ideally 3‑6 years' PQE) to join a nationally recognised, award‑winning Employment team in Bristol.

This team has all the accolades you'd expect – consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and previously named Employment Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards. With ever‑increasing demand and continued growth, they are now looking to expand with a talented Associate who is ready to take on a broad mix of high‑quality employment work.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex employment issues and disputes.
• Providing day‑to‑day HR and employee relations advice across multiple sectors.
• Delivering employment support on corporate transactions.
• Acting for both employers and senior employees/executives, locally, nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Solid experience advising on employment law matters, ideally with an employer‑focused practice.
• Hands‑on experience running Employment Tribunal and County Court/Restrictive Covenant litigation.
• Strong HR advisory and corporate support experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with resilience under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working options.
• A collegiate culture that values openness, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Opportunities to get involved in wider initiatives including charity fundraising, environmental projects, and diversity & inclusion groups.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott. (t) 0117 917 1929 (m) 07435 943574 (e) [e-mail]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and supporting our large client network to 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, culture or any 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.