Solicitor - Health PQE

Solicitor - Employment Health - Bristol - 4+ Years PQE

Location:
Bristol

Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an Employment Health Associate with 4+ years' post-qualification experience to join its top-tier Employment, Pensions & Immigration team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work with market-leading partners, manage complex litigation, and advise high-profile clients in the health and care sector, alongside opportunities in other key markets.

• Advising NHS organisations, independent healthcare providers, and voluntary sector operators on employment matters.
• Managing complex litigation across tribunals, the EAT, Court of Appeal and High Court.
• Supporting multi-disciplinary teams on TUPE, workforce issues, and transactional due diligence.
• Delivering training and supporting client relationship management.
• Supervising junior colleagues and contributing to business development.

• 4+ years PQE in employment law, ideally with health and care sector experience.
• Strong litigation and/or advocacy skills, with confidence in managing complex cases.
• TUPE and transactional experience, including drafting and advising on workforce aspects.
• Experience in restructures, redundancy processes, and employee relations issues.
• Strong technical and drafting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset.
• Experience delivering training and supervising junior colleagues.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility around core hours.
• Clear career progression pathways and structured development support.
• 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more).
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance and biennial health assessments.
• Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

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, 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.