Employment Partner / Legal Director – Bristol

Overview

As an Employment Partner/Legal Director in Bristol, you will lead the growth of the Employment practice across the South West within a leading UK law firm. You will advise on a broad range of employer-focused matters, from transactional support to complex disputes, while shaping the regional client base and contributing to a national team. You’ll drive business development, build relationships, and help scale the practice in the South West with autonomy and support. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines top-tier employment law with strategic growth and client leadership. You join a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with flexible and hybrid working options.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible and hybrid working
• competitive salary
• bonus
• comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the South West Employment practice across Bristol and the region
• Advise on contentious and non-contentious employment matters for a broad employer client base
• Drive business development and build relationships to grow the regional presence
• Support or lead cross-functional collaboration with the national Employment team
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior lawyers and peers
• Assist with strategic planning to grow market share in the South West

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 10+ years’ PQE
• Strong Employment law expertise across employer-focused matters
• Experience developing client relationships and generating work
• Established network within the Bristol/South West market
• Drive to build and grow a successful practice
• Willingness to step into a leadership role (Partners/Legal Directors welcome)

• ambition
• relationship-building
• leadership
• Employment law (contentious and non-contentious)
• TUPE and restructures
• Employment Tribunal experience

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