Company: Chadwick Nott
Location: Bristol
Job Description:
Overview
In this role you will lead the growth of the Employment practice in Bristol and the South West, supported by a nationally recognised team. You will advise a broad employer client base on both contentious and non-contentious matters, shaping policies, investigations, and major employment disputes. You will drive business development and build relationships to expand the team’s regional presence. The opportunity combines senior practice leadership with high-quality client work and an entrepreneurial culture. You will have a clear platform to shape and lead growth in a dynamic market.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible and hybrid working
- competitive salary
- bonus
- comprehensive benefits package
Responsibilities
- Lead the growth of the Employment practice in Bristol and across the South West
- Advise clients on contentious and non-contentious employment matters (contracts, policies, TUPE, tribunals, discrimination)
- Manage and develop client relationships and generate new work
- Support business development and raise the team’s regional presence
- Collaborate with a national Employment team to deliver high-quality service
- Contribute to shaping regional strategy and leadership within the practice
Key requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with 10+ years’ PQE
- Strong Employment law expertise focused on employer matters
- Experience developing client relationships and generating work
- Established network within the Bristol/South West market
- Drive to build and grow a successful practice
- willingness to step into leadership roles for current partners or senior lawyers
- ambitious
- collaborative
- entrepreneurial
- employment law expertise across employer-focused matters
- experience with Employment Tribunal litigation
- policy development including contracts, policies and handbooks
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Posted: November 1st, 2026