We are running a partner-level search, handled confidentially. The brief is revisited each cycle with the client, and the description below is the current version.

Senior employment lawyer sought to lead and develop a busy employment practice from the Bristol office of a leading international law firm. The role covers advisory work and contentious matters for UK and multinational employers, with responsibility for managing a team and supporting wider practice growth.

The successful hire will handle complex employee relations issues, tribunal litigation, restructurings and HR-focused commercial advice. There is clear scope for visible client-facing work and business development across the firm’s corporate and commercial clients.

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent UK employment qualification)
Established background in employment & labour law, with significant experience in both advisory and contentious work
Proven people management skills and experience supervising junior lawyers
Strong client relationship and business development capability

Conversations stay confidential and nothing is shared with the firm without your explicit approval.

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