Employment Solicitor – Senior Associate

About the role

This senior associate position offers a key role within an established employment law team in Bristol. You will help shape the practice, build client relationships and support the growth of key accounts while working towards a clear partnership pathway.

Key responsibilities

• Provide employment advisory and handle contentious matters.
• Manage tribunal litigation and dispute resolution.
• Draft and negotiate restrictive covenants and senior executive exit agreements.
• Advise on discrimination, whistleblowing and broader HR issues.
• Handle employment aspects of corporate transactions, including TUPE.

Required profile

• 7+ years post‑qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven business development track record.
• Experience supervising and supporting junior lawyers.
• Commercial, proactive and growth‑focused mindset (tribunal experience desirable).

Required skills

• Employment law expertise.
• Tribunal litigation.
• Restrictive covenants.
• TUPE transactions.

What we offer

• Clear progression to partnership.
• Leadership role within a collaborative, supportive team.
• Opportunity to shape a growing employment practice in Bristol.