Invenio Global
Senior Associate / Legal Director (Employment) – Genuine Partnership Opportunity
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Senior Associate / Legal Director (Employment) – Genuine Partnership Opportunity
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Level: Senior Associate / Legal Director PQE: 7+ Years Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
A highly regarded Top 100 UK law firm is seeking an ambitious Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its growing Employment team in Bristol.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer looking for more than just another senior fee-earning role. The firm offers:
- A clear route to partnership.
- Support for someone wanting to play a key role in expanding and shaping a successful Employment practice across Bristol and the wider South West.
Whether you already have an existing client following or are seeking a platform, support, and infrastructure to build one, this role offers:
- Significant autonomy
- High visibility
- Long-term career progression
The Role
You will work closely with senior leadership to develop the firm's Employment offering in the Bristol market, advising a broad range of employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a varied employment law caseload for employer clients.
- Building and developing strong client relationships.
- Driving business development initiatives and contributing to revenue growth.
- Identifying opportunities to expand the firm’s presence across the South West.
- Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
- Collaborating with partners and colleagues across multiple practice areas to generate cross-referral opportunities.
- Contributing to the strategic direction and growth plans of the Employment practice.
- Handling Employment Tribunal litigation where required.
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About You
We’re looking for a qualified Employment Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE and operating at the Senior Associate, Principal Associate, Legal Director, or equivalent level.
Key Attributes:
- Commercially minded, with strong client relationship and business development skills.
- Interested in helping grow a practice and developing a team.
- A track record of winning work and building client relationships.
- Proven experience in managing matters independently and supervising junior lawyers.
- Entrepreneurial and career-focused, with a desire for long-term progression.
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An existing client following would be advantageous, but not essential.
Why Apply?
This role suits an ambitious lawyer who may be constrained by their current firm’s partnership structures and is seeking a platform that genuinely supports progression.
The firm offers:
- A clearly defined pathway to Partnership.
- Strong investment in the Employment practice and Bristol market.
- A high-quality range of employer-side work.
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
- Comprehensive learning and development programmes.
- A competitive remuneration and bonus structure.
The Firm
Our client is a progressive Top 100 UK law firm with a strong reputation in the:
- South West
- Thames Valley
- London
Recognised for its:
- Collaborative culture
- High-quality client base
- Commitment to developing future leaders
If you’re a Senior Associate or Legal Director seeking a genuine partnership opportunity within a growing, well-supported platform, please reach out for a confidential conversation.
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