Employment Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national legal firm in Bristol is seeking an Employment Associate to join their award-winning team. The role involves advising on complex employment issues and providing HR advice across multiple sectors. Candidates should have 3-6 years of PQE, focusing on both litigation and advisory work. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a culture prioritizing professional growth and diversity. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a rewarding career in employment law.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Opportunities for professional growth

Involvement in charitable initiatives

Qualifications

• Ideally 3-6 years PQE in employment law.
• Experience with employer-focused practice and litigation.
• Ability to handle high-quality employment work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Solid experience advising on employment law matters

Hands-on experience running Employment Tribunal litigation

Strong HR advisory experience

Excellent 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.

On offer is a varied caseload across all areas of employment law, including:

• 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.

You’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your caseload from the outset, working directly with senior members of the team on high‑value matters.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 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.

What's in it for you?

• 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.

This is a fantastic chance to join a forward‑thinking team, take on responsibility early, and build a rewarding career in employment law.

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 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.*