Employment Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited is pleased to present a Senior Associate Employment vacancy in Bristol. The role offers exposure to a nationally recognised employment team handling high-quality, complex matters for major organisations across the UK.

You will work closely with partners and stakeholders, take on significant responsibility, and benefit from a clear pathway to progression within a leading platform outside London. Bristol-based practice with national reach and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Advise on strategic employment matters for major clients
• Lead large-scale restructures and workforce transformation projects
• Handle Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
• Manage sensitive investigations and senior employee issues
• Coordinate cross-border employment and global mobility matters

Job description

Senior Associate | Employment | Bristol

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join one of the UK's leading Employment teams in Bristol.

Opportunities of this calibre within the Southwest market are few and far between. This is a chance to join a nationally recognised practice handling some of the highest quality employment work available outside of London, acting on complex and strategically important matters for major organisations across the UK.

The team is continuing to grow and is keen to speak with experienced Employment Solicitors looking to step into a stronger platform with access to premium work, high-profile clients and a clear long-term progression opportunity.

The Practice

• The team advises an impressive client base including FTSE listed businesses, major public sector organisations, fast-growth companies and senior executives.
• The work is broad, varied and consistently high quality, including:
• Strategic advisory and complex employment support
• Large scale restructures and workforce transformation projects
• Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
• Sensitive investigations and senior employee issues
• Cross-border employment and global mobility matters
• Large scale DSARs and regulatory matters

Senior Associates within the team are given significant responsibility and exposure, working closely with respected Partners and senior stakeholders across a range of sectors. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration, client relationships and developing lawyers into future leaders within the practice.

The Bristol office works closely alongside the wider national employment group, particularly London and Edinburgh, giving lawyers access to sophisticated, large-scale matters while retaining a collaborative and approachable culture locally.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role would suit someone looking to position themselves within one of the standout employment platforms in the UK.

The team remains a significant area of investment for the firm and continues to attract major instructions, making it an excellent time to join. Opportunities to move into practices of this quality at Senior Associate level in Bristol rarely become available.

For lawyers who feel restricted by heavily layered teams, limited progression or inconsistent quality of work, this offers the opportunity to work on market-leading matters while building closer relationships with clients and senior lawyers.

The wider firm is also recognised for its culture, retention and transparent approach to progression, making it an attractive long-term move for ambitious Employment lawyers.

The successful individual will ideally have gained strong employment experience within a recognised regional, national or City practice and will be looking for a role combining high quality work, responsibility and future progression potential.