Hybrid: Senior Employment Lawyer to Legal Director

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is looking for a Senior Associate or Legal Director in Bristol with 7+ years PQE. This role involves advising healthcare clients and managing complex employment litigation. Candidates should have strong advocacy skills, a proactive mindset, and experience in the health and care sector. A successful candidate will benefit from generous holidays, a pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements. This position is based in a supportive environment that values relationships, reputation, and responsibility.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in employment law, ideally with health and care sector experience.
• Strong litigation and/or advocacy skills with capability to manage complex, high-profile cases.
• Broad employment law expertise across advisory, transactional, and contentious work.

Responsibilities

• Advising healthcare sector clients including NHS organisations and independent healthcare providers.
• Managing complex employment litigation in tribunals and higher courts.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

Skills

Litigation skills

Advocacy skills

Client management skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

A national law firm is looking for a Senior Associate or Legal Director in Bristol with 7+ years PQE. This role involves advising healthcare clients and managing complex employment litigation. Candidates should have strong advocacy skills, a proactive mindset, and experience in the health and care sector. A successful candidate will benefit from generous holidays, a pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements. This position is based in a supportive environment that values relationships, reputation, and responsibility.