Senior / Managing Associate - Employment, Bristol

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

A national law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior / Managing Associate for their Employment team. This role involves leading complex Tribunal claims and advising employers, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time work. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' PQE in employment law, strong analytical skills, and a proven record of managing complex workloads. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' PQE in employment law.
• Proven ability to manage complex workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience supervising or managing junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex Employment Tribunal claims.
• Advising employers on disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, and redundancies.
• Drafting employment contracts and related documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client-focused approach

Team leadership

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Senior / Managing Associate - Employment - Bristol - 5+ years PQE

Location: Bristol Office (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Salary: £75,000 to £100,000

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be assisting a nationally recognised law firm in their search for a Senior or Managing Associate to join their Employment team in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Chambers UK and Legal 500 ranked team, working alongside "Leading Individuals" and contributing to a thriving national practice.

The Role

This senior position offers a varied and high-quality caseload, with responsibilities including:

• Leading complex Employment Tribunal claims (primarily for Respondents)
• Advising employers on disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, and redundancies
• Providing employment law support on TUPE, corporate deals, and outsourcing contracts
• Enforcing post-termination restrictive covenants
• Drafting employment contracts, consultancy agreements, settlement agreements, and related documentation
• Collaborating with senior colleagues on business development strategy
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• At least 5 years' PQE in employment law
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills
• Proven ability to manage complex workloads and meet deadlines
• Client-focused approach and relationship-building experience
• Experience supervising or managing junior lawyers
• Ambition to contribute to the firm's growth locally and nationally
• Commitment to working in a collaborative, team-based environment

Working Arrangements

This role supports hybrid and flexible working, with options for full-time or part-time hours.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Annual pay review and performance-based progression
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Supportive and inclusive working culture
• Opportunities for long-term career development
• Agile working to support work/life balance

Contact

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

[e-mail]
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
Olivia Reed | LinkedIn

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

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.