Senior Associate – Employment – Bristol

Overview

In this Bristol role you will advise on a broad range of employment matters for a Top 100 UK law firm, supporting HR teams and senior management. You will manage Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish and collaborate with cross-disciplinary colleagues. The position offers high‑quality work for diverse clients, strong progression, and a supportive, inclusive culture. This is a meaningful step for an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to shape a leading practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Strong reputation and diverse client base
• Collaborative culture
• Supportive environment
• Equal opportunities ethos

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious
• Support HR teams and senior management on employee relations issues
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish, including ACAS Early Conciliation
• Advise on complex issues such as discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE and workplace investigations
• Collaborate with corporate, commercial and dispute resolution colleagues on cross-disciplinary matters

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE in Employment law
• Strong experience advising employer clients on a broad range of employment matters
• Proven Employment Tribunal experience
• Commercially minded with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisation and drafting skills
• Enthusiastic about business development and contributing to team growth

• Relationship-building
• Excellent communication
• Strong organisational skills
• Broad employment law expertise
• Employment Tribunal management
• Discrimination and whistleblowing matters

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