Senior Associate - Employment - Bristol - 6+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Associate in Employment Law to advise on complex issues and represent clients. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of PQE in employment law, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual pay review

Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Generous and flexible pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives and mental health support

Career development programme with tailored training

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in employment law (contentious and non-contentious).
• Familiarity with TUPE, trade union issues, and reputational risk management.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex employment issues including restructuring and data privacy.
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunals.
• Collaborating with colleagues in various legal sectors.

Skills

Experience advising on complex employment matters

Strong technical and drafting skills

Excellent communication and client care abilities

Collaboration and commercial awareness

Enthusiasm for legal tech and innovation

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Senior Associate – Employment – Bristol – 6+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol

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

Salary: £75,000 to £100,000

A top-tier Employment team is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Bristol office. Ranked in the top tier by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for over 20 years, this is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and most respected employment law teams. The role offers exposure to both contentious and non-contentious matters, with opportunities to advise clients nationally and internationally.

The Role

You'll be part of a full-service employment practice advising across advisory, litigation, and transactional matters. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on complex employment issues including restructuring, restrictive covenants, reputational risk, and data privacy
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunals and industrial relations matters
• Supporting TUPE transactions and cross-border employment projects
• Collaborating with colleagues in incentives, immigration, pensions, and health & safety
• Working with high-profile clients across sectors such as financial services, telecoms, technology, retail, and media
• Engaging in international work and secondment opportunities
• Contributing to business development and strategic planning

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 6+ years PQE in employment law (contentious and non-contentious)
• Experience advising on complex employment matters and litigation
• Familiarity with TUPE, trade union issues, and reputational risk management
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and client care abilities
• A collaborative mindset and commercial awareness
• Enthusiasm for legal tech and innovation

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual pay review
• Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Generous and flexible pension scheme
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Wellbeing initiatives and mental health support
• Volunteering days and community engagement opportunities
• Career development programme with tailored training and feedback

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. Pre‑employment screening will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws.

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.