Senior / Managing Associate - Employment Law - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package

Job summary

A top UK law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior or Managing Associate to enhance its Employment team. Successful candidates will have over 5 years of PQE in employment law, strong technical skills, and experience in managing junior lawyers. The role involves leading complex Employment Tribunal claims and advising major clients on various employment-related issues. The firm offers flexible hours, a supportive culture, and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in employment law.
• Strong technical and drafting skills.
• Confident, client-focused approach.
• Experience supervising or managing junior colleagues.
• Drive to grow the firm's employment offering.

Responsibilities

• Lead Employment Tribunal claims.
• Advise on disciplinaries, grievances, restructures.
• Support TUPE, outsourcing, and corporate transactions.
• Draft employment contracts and settlement agreements.
• Mentor junior lawyers and shape the team.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Client-focused approach

Technical and drafting skills

Experience managing junior colleagues

Job description

Senior / Managing Associate - Employment Law - Bristol

A top 100 UK law firm is looking for a Senior or Managing Associate to join its highly ranked Employment team. This is a senior-level opportunity to work alongside Legal 500-recognised leaders on complex, high-value employment matters.

The Role

• Leading Employment Tribunal claims (Respondent-focused)
• Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, restructures and redundancies
• Supporting TUPE, outsourcing and corporate transactions
• Enforcing post-termination restrictions
• Drafting employment contracts, consultancy and settlement agreements
• Contributing to business development and client growth
• Mentoring junior lawyers and helping shape the team

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' PQE in employment law
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• A confident, client-focused approach
• Experience supervising or managing junior colleagues
• Drive to help grow the firm's employment offering nationally

You'll be joining a nationally integrated team of employment specialists who advise major clients in sectors like financial services, retail, energy, telecoms and the public sector handling everything from boardroom disputes to large-scale reorganisations and tribunal litigation.

Why Join?

• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Supportive, open culture with strong professional development
• Work with high-profile clients on cutting-edge employment issues
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

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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.