Employment Senior Solicitor in Bristol

Following significant client wins and continued growth in demand, we are expanding across our Bristol and Edinburgh offices and are looking for talented employment lawyers at Solicitor, Associate and Senior Associate level. As part of our recent growth, we have seen a substantial increase in contentious employment work, including respondent-side Employment Tribunal litigation for leading employers across a range of sectors. Candidates with experience of managing Employment Tribunal claims will be particularly well placed to make an immediate impact, although such experience is not essential. You'll work with experienced and highly regarded employment lawyers, advising major UK organisations on complex employment issues. From Employment Tribunal litigation and workplace investigations to strategic workforce change projects and cutting-edge advisory work, you'll be involved in some of the most important employment challenges facing our clients. In return, you'll find high-quality work, real responsibility and plenty of opportunities to develop your career. The teamOur award-winning Employment team is recognised nationally for the quality of its work, the strength of its client relationships and its collaborative culture. Employment Tribunal and civil litigation, including complex and sensitive respondent-side claimsWorkplace investigationsStrategic workforce change and reorganisationsComplex employment and workforce advisory mattersGlobal mobility, data subject access requests, client training and other value-added servicesThe team is fully integrated across Bristol, Edinburgh and London, providing access to a national client base and colleagues across the UK.Relevant employment law experienceEmployment Tribunal litigation experience, ideally acting for respondents, although claimant experience will be consideredBusiness immigration experience would be advantageous but not essentialThe ability to manage matters and competing priorities effectivelyA collaborative approach and confidence working directly with clientsSound judgement, commercial awareness and attention to detailSelf-motivation, curiosity and commitment to continued developmentRegistration as a Solicitor with the SRA or Law Society of ScotlandFor more senior appointments, you'll have the opportunity to take a leading role on complex and high-profile matters, build trusted relationships with clients, supervise and develop junior lawyers, and contribute to the continued growth of a highly successful national team. We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy taking ownership, supporting others' development and helping shape the future direction of the practice. The firmOur professional, progressive environment combines high-quality work with quality of life. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation, were voted RollOnFriday's "Best Law Firm to Work at 2026" for a fifth consecutive year, and were named "Law Firm of the Year" at the Legal Business Awards 2025.We are open to flexible working and both full-time and part-time patterns. It is important to us that our organisation represents the diverse communities in which we operate, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process. Legal Team: Employment PQE:1+ Location: Bristol, Edinburgh Terms: Permanent