Employment Legal Director – Partner – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will lead a Bristol employment practice within a renowned national team, advising a broad client base on complex employment issues. You will drive growth and shape the team’s strategy, leveraging your following to attract work and develop client relationships. The role emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and a flexible working culture as the team scales. You will influence strategic decisions and help deliver pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to clients.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Bristol employment team and strategy
• manage high-level client relationships and complex matters (discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, restructures)
• drive business development and contribute to the team’s growth and future direction
• support senior executives and cross-functional collaboration with clients
• promote a flexible, inclusive culture and provide leadership within the firm
• utilize professional support and technology to deliver efficient client service

Key requirements

• Director or Partner level in employment law
• strong following or referral network
• experience advising PLCs and SMEs
• ambition to contribute to business development and strategic planning
• ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment

• leadership
• business development mindset
• strategic thinking
• employment law expertise (discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, restructures)
• strategic advisory to clients
• case management and risk assessment

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