Partner / Senior Associate - Employment - Bristol - 7+ Yrs PQE

Reference: ORJ _ Partner / Senior Associate - Employment - Bristol - 7+ Years PQELocation: BristolType of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working available)Salary: 65,000 - 100,000 (depending on level, experience)A leading UK law firm is seeking a Partner or Senior Associate to join its established Employment team in Bristol. This is a strategic growth role offering the opportunity to develop and expand the firm's employment presence across the Bristol market and wider South West region. It is ideal for an established Partner with a following, or a Senior Associate/Director looking to build a strong business case for future partnership.The RoleYou'll take on a broad and strategic position within the Employment team, including:Managing your own caseload efficiently and profitablyBuilding strong relationships with clients and referrersAgreeing clear scopes of work, pricing structures and service delivery plansProviding commercially focused employment advice across a range of sectorsContributing to departmental business planning and BD strategyExpanding your network of clients, intermediaries and referrersSupporting partners in targeting and winning new businessDeveloping internal networks to increase cross-referralsSupervising, coaching and delegating work to junior team membersUnderstanding departmental KPIs and contributing to performance targetsKeeping up to date with legal and sector developments and feeding into strategyCandidate RequirementsThis role is suited to an experienced employment lawyer with:7+ years PQEA clear business plan for growing the Bristol employment offeringExperience in Employment Tribunal litigation (desirable)Strong client management and communication skillsProven business development success and ability to win new workExperience supervising or mentoring junior colleaguesA collaborative, commercially minded approachA following is beneficial for Partner-level applicants but not essential for Senior Associate candidates.BenefitsThe firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:26.5-31.5 days' holiday per yearHoliday buying and selling schemeHealthcare cash plan / private medical insuranceLife assurancePension schemeDiscounted conveyancing feesCycle to work schemeSeason ticket loanDiscretionary profit and performance-related bonusHybrid workingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced family leaveRecruitment referral bonusGroup income protectionRegular salary reviewsCareer DevelopmentThe firm offers a transparent Career Development Framework, mentoring programmes, leadership development, and clear pathways for progression - including partnership.How to ApplyIf this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:Email: : / The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*