Employment Senior Technical Solicitor / CILEX – Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or CILEX to join its established team on a senior technical basis. The role covers both claimant and respondent matters, with a mix of advisory and contentious work across insurers, businesses and individuals.

You will provide strategic guidance, mentor colleagues, and uphold high standards of practice. Candidates should have extensive employment law experience, including handling litigation and working with insurer clients.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in employment law across advisory and contentious work.
• Ability to manage all aspects of litigation.
• Experience working with insurer clients and liaising with claims handlers.
• Strong communication skills and client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of complex employment matters for a diverse client base (claimant and respondent).
• Provide strategic and technical guidance to colleagues and clients.
• Mentor and support junior team members to maintain high professional standards.

Skills

Client relations

Litigation experience

Employment law

Stakeholder comms

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Employment Senior Technical Solicitor / CILEX

Bristol, Leeds or Cardiff (hybrid working)

From £50,000 depending on experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor or CILEX to join a well‑established employment team handling a broad range of complex work.

You will work across a varied caseload including both claimant and respondent matters, acting for a wide range of clients such as insurers, businesses, consumers and institutions. The work is diverse and will involve both advisory and contentious employment matters.

This role will see you take on a senior technical position within the team, providing strategic, practical and technical guidance while supporting and mentoring colleagues. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of legal practice and delivering a strong client service.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in employment law, with the ability to handle all aspects of litigation. Experience working with insurer clients and liaising with claims handlers is important, along with the ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.

Strong communication skills, a commercial approach and a genuine enthusiasm for employment law are essential. You should be confident building relationships with both clients and internal stakeholders, and comfortable providing technical support to colleagues.

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £50000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol