Employment Solicitor

Company: William James Recruitment
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Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate – Bristol – Up to £90k + 25% Bonus + Benefits

A highly ranked national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Chambers & Legal 500 ranked Employment practice in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join one of the largest and most established employment teams in the UK. Operating as part of a national platform spanning multiple UK and international offices, the team advises a broad range of market-leading clients across financial services, healthcare and commercial sectors.

The Bristol team has a strong and growing reputation and works closely with colleagues nationally while also acting for clients across the South West. You will gain exposure to complex, high-quality work within a collaborative and well-resourced environment.

The Role

  • Advising employers on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  • Supporting Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation under supervision
  • Working on complex discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract claims
  • Assisting with restructures, redundancies and TUPE projects in the UK and internationally
  • Providing day-to-day employment advisory support by telephone and email
  • Supervising and supporting the development of trainees and paralegals
  • Contributing to business development, networking and client training initiatives
  • Supporting knowledge sharing, precedents and internal training activity

The Candidate

  • Qualified Employment Solicitor with ideally 1+ years PQE
  • Experience advising employers on tribunal claims and contentious matters
  • Background advising clients within financial services, commercial or public sectors preferred
  • Strong technical knowledge with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset
  • Confident communicator able to build trusted client relationships
  • Independent thinker with good judgement and initiative
  • Enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach
  • Interest in business development and wider team contribution

The Benefits and How to Apply

  • Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience
  • Market-leading bonus up to 25%
  • 25 days annual leave increasing with service
  • Private healthcare
  • Buy or sell up to 5 holidays
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Fully flexible and hybrid working model
  • Clear progression within a ranked team

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377

Mobile: 07904 630 131

Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Posted: June 2nd, 2026