Solicitor - PQE

Position: Solicitor - Employment 1-3 Years PQE
Reference:  - 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 effectivelyA 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 FrameworkA dynamic, inclusive and supportive culture

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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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.*