Full time

Employment Solicitor (Partner)

eNL
Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5LL
money-bag Competitive
Posted: 28 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 27 September 2026
Ref: 60772233

About the Role

Employment Solicitor (Partner) based in Bristol, this full-time role with a national law firm offers a competitive salary. You will join an established team advising businesses and senior individuals on contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The firm seeks a commercially astute lawyer with a portable client following, ready to develop their practice within a supportive infrastructure. Key responsibilities include managing complex cases, providing strategic counsel, and contributing to team growth. This position suits a candidate seeking autonomy backed by national resources. Your expertise in employment law and business development will be central to success in this Bristol-based partnership.

Employment Partner | Bristol | National Law Firm | Established Practice | Client Following Required
Are you an experienced Employment Partner looking for a new platform to grow your practice and take your career to the next level?
We are working with a highly regarded national law firm that is looking to appoint an established Employment Partner to join its growing Bristol team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded partner with a strong client following who wants the support, profile and infrastructure of a national firm while retaining the autonomy to develop and grow their own practice.
The Opportunity
You will join an established and ambitious employment team advising a diverse portfolio of businesses and senior individuals across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
The role will involve:
Advising employers and senior executives on a wide range of employment matters.
Handling complex employment disputes and tribunal litigation.
Advising on senior exits, restrictive covenants, discrimination and whistleblowing.
Supporting clients with employment aspects of corporate transactions and restructures.
Developing and maintaining long-standing client relationships.
Taking an active role in business development and generating new opportunities.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's wider national network.
Contributing to the strategic growth of the employment practice in Bristol.
About You
We are looking for an established Employment Partner with:
A strong track record in employment law.
A portable and demonstrable client following.
Excellent technical expertise and commercial judgement.
A strong reputation within the Bristol and wider South West market.
The ability and ambition to develop and grow a significant practice.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A genuine interest in contributing to the wider success and growth of the firm.
Whether your background is predominantly contentious, non-contentious or a strong combination of both, we would be interested in speaking with established partners who can bring a strong client base and a clear growth strategy.
Why This Opportunity?
This is more than simply a move between firms. It is an opportunity to join a national platform with the resources, brand and infrastructure to support an ambitious Employment Partner.
You will have the opportunity to:
Grow your existing client relationships.
Access a broader national client base.
Work alongside leading lawyers across multiple practice areas.
Develop your profile within the Bristol market.
Play a key role in the continued growth of the employment offering.
Benefit from the resources and support of a well-established national firm.
If you are an Employment Partner with a strong client following and are considering your next move, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
For a confidential discussion about this role and the wider market, get in touch today. 0121 454 1004

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