Employment Solicitor – NQ – Bristol

Overview

As an Employment Solicitor at Chadwick Nott, you will join a respected national practice to support clients in the education sector and beyond. You will work with experienced specialists, handling a varied workload across advisory, documentation, and tribunal matters. You’ll collaborate with HR teams and contribute to business development while maintaining your professional development. This hybrid, collaborative role offers exposure to high-stakes employment issues and a clear path for early career growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice to clients and prospective clients
• Manage Employment Tribunal matters with supervision where appropriate
• Draft and review contracts of employment
• Advise on disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Advise on TUPE matters
• Prepare bespoke contracts, secondment and consultancy agreements
• Advise on discrimination issues (disability, age, religion/belief, sex)
• Assist with termination negotiations and settlement agreements
• Consider pension implications
• Prepare cases for Tribunal hearings and advocate where appropriate
• Meet clients at premises or office locations
• Collaborate across the wider firm
• Support HR Consultants across multiple offices
• Contribute to business development and client contact initiatives
• Maintain CPD and develop specialist knowledge

Key requirements

• Experience in employment law during training or post qualification
• Strong commitment to career development and continuous learning
• Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Strong attention to detail
• IT literacy and confidence using case management systems

• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Solutions-focused mindset
• Excellent organisation and ownership of tasks
• Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication
• Adaptable and collaborative team player
• IT literacy and case management systems

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