Employment Partner – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will lead the Bristol employment practice within a top-tier UK law firm, acting as the external ambassador and overseeing key client relationships. You will shape strategy for the Bristol offering while contributing to national growth and culture. You will drive business development, enhance the firm’s national profile, and mentor the next generation of employment lawyers. This is a senior, strategic position with broad scope across contentious and non-contentious work.

Pay / Benefits

• open, people-first culture
• wellbeing focus
• flexible working options
• DEI embedded with active networks
• leadership development and mentoring
• top-tier firm with national presence

Responsibilities

• set strategic direction for the Bristol employment offering
• act as external ambassador for the team
• manage and grow major client relationships
• handle full spectrum of employment law (contentious and non-contentious) including complex restructurings, employee relations, outsourcing, TUPE, and workforce issues
• drive business development and strengthen the national profile
• contribute to wider growth plans
• coach and mentor junior lawyers to develop the practice

Key requirements

• 8+ years’ PQE in employment law
• proven experience building, leading and growing a practice
• deep understanding of the employment market and trends
• confident leadership with team development experience
• recognised external profile and credibility in the sector
• experience delivering high-quality service in a large national/top-tier firm

• leadership
• relationship management
• communication
• employment law expertise
• complex restructures
• TUPE

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