Senior Associate - Employment - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

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Senior Associate - Employment - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: 65,000 - 85,000 (dependent on experience)
A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 3+ years' post-qualification experience to join its Employment team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Chambers UK and Legal 500 ranked team alongside "Leading Individuals" and contribute to a growing practice with a strong reputation across the UK.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of employment matters, including:

• Advising employers on disciplinaries, grievances, restructuring and redundancies
• Leading Employment Tribunal claims (almost exclusively acting for Respondents)
• Providing employment law support in TUPE matters, corporate deals and outsourcing contracts
• Drafting contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, staff handbooks, settlement agreements and other employment documentation
• Collaborating with Partners and working closely with the wider national Employment team

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 3+ years PQE in employment law (SRA or Law Society Registered)
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently and engaging with clients at all levels
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Appetite for business development and maintaining strong client relationships

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary with annual pay review
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with length of service)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Progressive, fully flexible working approach with hybrid options
• Supportive and collaborative team culture with clear career progression pathways

How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
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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.*