Team Leader - Employment Law PQE
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Law/Legal
Employment Law, Lawyer, Legal Counsel
Team Leader
- Employment Law
- Bristol - PQE 5+
Location:
Bristol (Hybrid, Flexible Working Options)
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Salary: £65,000 to £75,000
A well established national law firm is seeking a Team Leader (Solicitor) with a strong interest in Employment Law and experience supervising or managing a team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role within a busy, supportive and well integrated Employment team. The firm offers genuine flexibility, a collaborative culture and clear opportunities for progression.
The firm is also open to considering candidates without prior Employment Law experience who are passionate about moving into this area. Please note that salary will be adjusted accordingly where experience is limited.
The Role- Supervising, developing and supporting team members
- Managing a varied caseload of contentious and non contentious employment work
- Advising on Employment Tribunal claims and case strategy
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and settlement documentation
- Providing telephone and written advice to commercial clients
- Ensuring high quality service delivery in line with client expectations
- Contributing to team performance, workflow management and continuous improvement
- Supporting business development, legal updates and client training
- Collaborating with colleagues across multiple office locations
- Reporting directly to the Group Leader (Partner)
- Qualification as a Solicitor (or equivalent)
- Experience supervising or managing a team
- A genuine passion for employment law
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Confidence in taking responsibility for cases and team strategy
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
- A proactive, positive and collaborative approach
- Previous Employment Law experience is desirable but not essential
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Excellent annual leave and wellbeing benefits
- Health Cash Plan and lifestyle perks, including gym benefits
- Work-life balance and "Dress for Your Day" culture
- Recognition and referral schemes
- Clear development pathways and opportunities for progression
- A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability
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.*
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