Legal Director​/Partner - Employment Law PQE

Legal Director / Partner - Employment Law - Bristol - 10+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid and flexible working available)

Salary: £95,000 to £120,000 (dependent on experience and business case)

We are a top‑tier UK law firm seeking a senior Employment Law specialist at Legal Director or Partner level to lead and grow our offering in the South West, based in our vibrant new Bristol office. This is a rare opportunity to launch and shape a regional presence for a nationally recognised employment team.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Advising on a wide range of contentious and non‑contentious employment law matters
• Leading on complex issues such as boardroom disputes, severance claims, discrimination, TUPE, redundancy, and employment litigation
• Drafting service agreements, employment contracts, handbooks, and policies
• Supporting corporate transactions with employment law expertise
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunals and advising on professional discipline and regulatory matters
• Building and managing a high‑performing team in the South West
• Driving business development and expanding the firm's client base in key sectors such as education, financial services, construction, transport, charities, and public sector

• At least 10 years’ PQE as an employment law specialist
• Strong technical drafting, research, and communication skills
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to complex legal issues
• A proven track record of business development and client relationship management
• Entrepreneurial drive and the ability to build and lead a regional team
• Experience in both contentious and advisory employment law work

• 30 days’ holiday per year (plus bank holidays), with long service awards
• Hybrid working and a modern, comfortable office environment in central Bristol
• Option to work abroad for up to two weeks per year
• Private healthcare with BUPA (post‑probation)
• Scottish Widows pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Staff profit share and individual performance bonus schemes
• Salary sacrifice options (pension, profit share)
• Life assurance and permanent health insurance
• Paid CSR day and enhanced family leave
• Subsidised gym membership and electric car scheme
• Dress for your day policy and agile working culture

The firm is committed to helping its people achieve their next level through a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong focus on mentoring, business development, and leadership, this role offers a platform for long‑term growth and influence within a nationally respected team.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:

Olivia Reed

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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.*