Senior Associate - Employment - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded law firm is looking for a Senior Associate in Employment with over 3 years of PQE to join their Bristol team. This role involves managing various employment matters, advising clients on legal issues, and collaborating with a national team. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options and a supportive team culture for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual pay review

25 days holiday (rising to 30 with length of service)

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of employment matters.
• Advising employers on disciplinaries, grievances, and redundancies.
• Leading Employment Tribunal claims exclusively for Respondents.
• Providing employment law support in TUPE matters.
• Drafting contracts of employment and other documentation.
• Collaborating with Partners and national Employment team.

Skills

Strong technical and drafting skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Confidence in managing matters independently

Motivation and organisation

Business development appetite

Education

3+ years PQE in employment law (SRA or Law Society Registered)

Job description

Senior Associate - Employment - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 (dependent on experience)

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 3+ years' post-qualification experience to join its Employment team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Chambers UK and Legal 500 ranked team alongside "Leading Individuals" and contribute to a growing practice with a strong reputation across the UK.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of employment matters, including:

• Advising employers on disciplinaries, grievances, restructuring and redundancies
• Leading Employment Tribunal claims (almost exclusively acting for Respondents)
• Providing employment law support in TUPE matters, corporate deals and outsourcing contracts
• Drafting contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, staff handbooks, settlement agreements and other employment documentation
• Collaborating with Partners and working closely with the wider national Employment team

Candidate Requirements

• 3+ years PQE in employment law (SRA or Law Society Registered)
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently and engaging with clients at all levels
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Appetite for business development and maintaining strong client relationships

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual pay review
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with length of service)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Progressive, fully flexible working approach with hybrid options
• Supportive and collaborative team culture with clear career progression pathways

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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.*