Employment Senior Associate/Partner – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will lead the expansion of the Employment team in Bristol for a top national law firm, guiding growth in the South West. You will manage your own matters, deepen client relationships, and drive new business while contributing to departmental strategy. The position suits a senior practitioner aiming for partnership or a partner seeking platform to extend their following, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers. You will work in a modern Bristol office within a collaborative culture and diverse client base.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• private medical cover
• enhanced family leave
• pension scheme
• hybrid working
• discretionary bonuses

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand the Bristol employment practice footprint
• Manage own matters and deliver high-quality advisory and contentious work
• Build and deepen client relationships and drive new business
• Contribute to departmental strategy and growth planning
• Support development and mentoring of junior team members
• Oversee or participate in Tribunal litigation where applicable

Key requirements

• 7+ years’ PQE in employment law
• A clear growth plan or business case for the Bristol market
• Strong client management skills and track record of service excellence
• Proven ability to win new work and sustain a pipeline
• Experience supervising or managing a small team
• Commercial awareness and ability to give pragmatic advice
• Tribunal litigation experience (advantageous)
• Following welcome but not essential for Senior Associate with growth potential

• client management
• business development
• leadership and mentoring
• employment law expertise
• advisory and employee relations
• Tribunal litigation (advantageous)

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