Senior Associate / Legal Director (Employment) - Genuine Partnership Opportunity

Senior Associate / Legal Director (Employment) – Genuine Partnership Opportunity

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)

Level: Senior Associate / Legal Director

PQE: 7+ Years

Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

A highly regarded Top 100 UK law firm is seeking an ambitious Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its growing Employment team in Bristol.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer who is looking for more than just another senior fee-earning role. The firm offers a clear route to partnership and is seeking an individual who wants to play a key role in expanding and shaping a successful Employment practice across Bristol and the wider South West.

Whether you already have a modest client following or are looking for the platform, support and infrastructure to develop one, this role offers significant autonomy, visibility and long-term career progression.

The Role

You will work closely with senior leadership to develop the firm's Employment offering in the Bristol market, advising a broad range of employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied employment law caseload for employer clients.
• Building and developing strong client relationships.
• Driving business development initiatives and contributing to revenue growth.
• Identifying opportunities to expand the firm's presence across the South West.
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
• Collaborating with partners and colleagues across multiple practice areas to generate cross-referral opportunities.
• Contributing to the strategic direction and growth plans of the Employment practice.
• Handling Employment Tribunal litigation where required.

About You

You will be:

• A qualified Employment Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE.
• Currently operating at Senior Associate, Principal Associate, Legal Director or equivalent level.
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Interested in helping grow a practice and develop a team.
• Able to demonstrate a track record of winning work and building client relationships.
• Experienced in managing matters independently and supervising junior lawyers.
• Entrepreneurial in approach and motivated by long-term career progression.

An existing client following would be advantageous but is not essential .

Why Apply?

This opportunity would particularly suit an ambitious lawyer who feels constrained by their current firm's partnership structure and is looking for a platform that genuinely supports progression.

The firm offers:

• A clearly defined pathway to Partnership.
• Strong investment in the Employment practice and wider Bristol market.
• High-quality employer-side work.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
• Comprehensive learning and development programmes.
• Competitive remuneration and bonus structure.

The Firm

Our client is a progressive Top 100 UK law firm with a strong reputation across the South West, Thames Valley and London. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, high-quality client base and commitment to developing future leaders.

If you are an Employment Senior Associate or Legal Director seeking a genuine partnership opportunity within a growing and well-supported platform, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.