Senior Associate – Employment Law – Bristol – 7+ Years PQE

Overview

In this Senior Associate role, you will specialise in employment law within a Bristol-based team, handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters with a focus on Tribunal work. You will manage your own caseload, mentor juniors, and drive BD to grow the Bristol market with a clear path to partnership for the right candidate. The role combines high-quality legal delivery with strategic departmental growth and client relationship management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to shape the firm’s employment offering and market presence.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Enhanced family leave

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, profitable employment law services across matters
• Manage own caseload and support larger client relationships
• Advise on contentious and non-contentious issues with focus on Tribunal litigation
• Lead and mentor junior team members
• Drive business development and contribute to growth strategy
• Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships
• Contribute to department strategic planning and service development

Key requirements

• At least 7 years’ PQE in employment law
• Experience in Tribunal litigation (desirable)
• Strong client management and communication skills
• Solid business plan for growth within Bristol market
• Proven ability to generate new business and develop client relationships
• Leadership experience and ability to manage and mentor a small team
• Collaborative, commercially aware, and proactive approach

• collaborative
• commercially aware
• proactive
• employment law
• Tribunal litigation (desirable)
• client relationship management

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