Director / Partner – Employment Law – Bristol

Overview

Senior employment lawyer role at a national practice in Bristol, focusing on strategic leadership and expansion. You will advise high-profile clients, shape Bristol office growth, and contribute to nationwide team objectives. The position combines top-tier client work with mentoring and business development, within a collaborative, award-winning employment team. This is an opportunity to impact strategy at scale and drive continued growth in a respected firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
• Access to cutting-edge legal technology
• Nationally recognised employment team
• Inclusive culture with strong diversity credentials
• Professional development and clear progression pathways

Responsibilities

• Advise on disciplinary and grievance matters
• Handle unfair dismissal and discrimination claims
• Manage TUPE and workforce transfers
• Address whistleblowing issues
• Oversee redundancy and restructuring projects
• Provide strategic advisory support to senior leadership and boards
• Mentor and support colleagues across the national team
• Lead business development initiatives and contribute to team strategy
• Drive growth for the Bristol office

Key requirements

• Director or Partner level experience in a reputable employment practice
• Strong client following or established referral network
• Excellent technical knowledge across employment law
• Experience advising both employers and senior executives
• Commercial, pragmatic approach to client service
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to grow the team
• Interest in business development and shaping long-term strategy
• Commitment to collaborative working within a national team

• leadership
• collaboration
• client-focused service
• business development
• strategic thinking
• employment law breadth across disciplinary, unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, redundancy

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