Senior Associate / Legal Director (Employment) – Genuine Partnership Opportunity
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Level: Senior Associate / Legal Director
PQE: 7+ Years
Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
A highly regarded Top 100 UK law firm is seeking an ambitious Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its growing Employment team in Bristol.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer who is looking for more than just another senior fee-earning role. The firm offers a clear route to partnership and is seeking an individual who wants to play a key role in expanding and shaping a successful Employment practice across Bristol and the wider South West.
Whether you already have a modest client following or are looking for the platform, support and infrastructure to develop one, this role offers significant autonomy, visibility and long-term career progression.
The Role
You will work closely with senior leadership to develop the firm’s Employment offering in the Bristol market, advising a broad range of employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a varied employment law caseload for employer clients.
- Building and developing strong client relationships.
- Driving business development initiatives and contributing to revenue growth.
- Identifying opportunities to expand the firm’s presence across the South West.
- Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
- Collaborating with partners and colleagues across multiple practice areas to generate cross-referral opportunities.
- Contributing to the strategic direction and growth plans of the Employment practice.
- Handling Employment Tribunal litigation where required.
About You
You will be:
- A qualified Employment Solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE.
- Currently operating at Senior Associate, Principal Associate, Legal Director or equivalent level.
- Commercially minded with strong client relationship and business development skills.
- Interested in helping grow a practice and develop a team.
- Able to demonstrate a track record of winning work and building client relationships.
- Experienced in managing matters independently and supervising junior lawyers.
- Entrepreneurial in approach and motivated by long-term career progression.
An existing client following would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply?
This opportunity would particularly suit an ambitious lawyer who feels constrained by their current firm’s partnership structure and is looking for a platform that genuinely supports progression.
The firm offers:
- A clearly defined pathway to Partnership.
- Strong investment in the Employment practice and wider Bristol market.
- High-quality employer-side work.
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
- Comprehensive learning and development programmes.
- Competitive remuneration and bonus structure.
The Firm
Our client is a progressive Top 100 UK law firm with a strong reputation across the South West, Thames Valley and London. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, high-quality client base and commitment to developing future leaders.
If you are an Employment Senior Associate or Legal Director seeking a genuine partnership opportunity within a growing and well-supported platform, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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