Employment Sr Associate/Legal Director – Bristol – 7+ Years PQE

Overview

In this Bristol role you will advise healthcare sector clients, manage complex employment litigation, and support partners across advisory and transactional matters. You’ll lead TUPE and restructuring work, nurture key client relationships, and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to business development. The position sits in a high-performing, collaborative team focused on health, local government, housing, and emerging markets. A meaningful opportunity to shape employment strategy for a top law firm.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus option to buy up to 5)
• Discretionary bonus
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours
• Career progression pathways

Responsibilities

• Advise healthcare sector clients including NHS organisations and providers
• Manage complex employment litigation in tribunals and higher courts
• Support partner leads and cross-functional teams on transactions and advisory matters
• Provide employment support on TUPE, restructures, and contractual frameworks
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development
• Supervise junior colleagues and support their professional growth
• Deliver training and contribute to client relationship management

Key requirements

• 7+ years PQE in employment law
• Strong litigation and/or advocacy skills
• TUPE and transactional drafting (warranties/indemnities)
• Experience advising on NHS workforce frameworks desirable
• Broad employment law expertise across advisory, transactional, and contentious work
• Excellent drafting, communication, and client management skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor juniors
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset

• Excellent drafting and communication
• Client relationship management
• Mentoring and supervision
• TUPE
• drafting warranties and indemnities
• advisory and contentious employment work

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