Overview
Employment Associate / Senior Associate – Bristol – 4+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £60,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)
A respected national law firm is seeking an Employment Associate or Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Employment, Pensions & Immigration team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performing environment with exposure to complex and varied employment law matters across multiple sectors.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a diverse caseload and supporting clients across sectors including local and central government, health, commercial services, housing, higher education, and financial services. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing contentious and non contentious employment matters
- Advising on restructures and redundancy processes
- Handling employee relations issues, including settlement negotiations
- Managing complex litigation and advocacy work
- Advising on TUPE, including drafting/negotiating warranties and indemnities
- Supporting corporate and commercial transactions with employment due diligence
- Drafting and reviewing employment policies
- Delivering training and contributing to business development
- Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 4+ years PQE in employment law
- Broad employment experience across one or more of the firm’s key markets
- Strong technical and drafting skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confidence in managing complex matters independently and as part of a team
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
- Experience in client relationship management and business development
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Minimum 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Generous pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Biennial health assessment
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Clear career progression pathways
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
This employer is an equal opportunities organisation 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.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £60000 – £85000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
