Solicitor – Employment – Bristol – 1-3 Years PQE – Bristol

Solicitor – Employment – Bristol – 1-3 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours, hybrid working available)
Salary: £52,000 – £70,000 (plus discretionary bonus)

A leading Top 100 national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor (1-3 years’ PQE) to join its busy and expanding Employment team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high quality employer and employee matters within a supportive, collaborative and forward thinking environment. You’ll gain exposure to a broad mix of contentious and non contentious work while developing your technical skills, commercial awareness and personal profile within the team.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of employment matters, including:

• Advising employer and employee clients on dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, TUPE and disciplinary/grievance issues
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, procedures and settlement agreements
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to hearing, including pleadings, witness statements and bundles
• Conducting legal research and preparing clear, commercially focused advice
• Supporting senior fee earners on complex, high value and multi party disputes
• Liaising directly with clients to take instructions and deliver excellent client service
• Scoping and pricing work under supervision
• Ensuring compliance with SRA principles, risk management processes and firm policies

You will also contribute to the team’s growth by:

• Assisting with business development initiatives and marketing projects
• Drafting articles and supporting the production of thought leadership content
• Building a network of clients, contacts and referrers
• Spotting cross selling opportunities and strengthening internal relationships

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 1-3 years’ PQE in employment law (contentious and/or non contentious)
• Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and client handling abilities
• Confidence managing files with supervision
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• A proactive, motivated and commercially aware mindset
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Benefits

The firm offers:

• 26.5-31.5 days’ holiday per year
• Holiday buying and selling
• Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• bonuses
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced family leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• Extensive learning and development programmes
• Transparent Career Development Framework
• A dynamic, inclusive and supportive culture

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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £52000 – £70000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol