Employment Senior Associate/Partner - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical cover

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A top national law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Associate/Partner to lead its Employment practice. This position offers the chance to shape the firm's growth, manage a variety of employment matters, and develop client relationships. Candidates should have over 7 years of PQE in employment law, strong client management skills, and a track record of business development. The role includes a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package, and hybrid working options in a modern office environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PQE experience in employment law.
• Proven ability to win new work and build a sustainable pipeline.
• Experience in managing or supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Employment team's footprint in Bristol.
• Manage own matters efficiently and build client relationships.
• Drive new business and contribute to departmental strategy.

Skills

Client management skills

Business development

Commercial awareness

Team management

Education

7+ years' PQE in employment law

Job description

Employment Senior Associate/Partner - Bristol

Chadwick Nott have been instructed by a top 100 national law firm entering an exciting period of growth across its South West Employment practice. With brand new, modern offices in central Bristol, this is a standout opportunity for a Senior Associate or Partner level employment lawyer to help shape and grow the firm's Bristol presence.

The Role

You will play a leading role in developing the Employment team's footprint in Bristol and the wider region. The position is open to both Senior Associates looking to build a strong case for partnership, and established Partners seeking a platform to grow their following.

Your work will cover the full range of employment matters, including complex advisory work, employee relations issues and Tribunal litigation (desirable but not essential). You will manage your own matters efficiently, build and deepen client relationships, drive new business, contribute to departmental strategy and support the development of junior team members.

Candidate Requirements

• 7+ years' PQE in employment law
• A clear growth plan or business case for the Bristol market
• Strong client management skills and a track record of delivering excellent service
• Proven ability to win new work and build a sustainable pipeline
• Experience supervising or managing a small team
• Commercial awareness and the ability to give clear, pragmatic advice
• Tribunal litigation experience (advantageous but not essential)

A following is welcome but not essential for Senior Associate applicants with strong growth potential.

Why Join?

You will benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefits package including private medical cover, enhanced family leave, life assurance, pension scheme, healthcare cash plan and discretionary bonuses
• Hybrid working
• A transparent career development framework with mentoring and leadership support
• A collaborative, supportive culture where people are genuinely valued
• A fantastic working environment in their new, modern and impressive central Bristol offices

This is an excellent time to join a firm investing heavily in its people, its infrastructure and its South West presence offering real scope to make your mark and build a thriving employment practice.

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.*