Legal Director - Employment

Legal Director - Employment

Location: Bristol Salary: £95,000 - £110,000 (DOE) Working Pattern: Full-Time | Flexible / Hybrid Working Available

The Opportunity

A leading national law firm is seeking a Legal Director to join its expanding Employment team in Bristol. This is a strategic hire within a rapidly growing practice that has exceeded its growth objectives and continues to invest in senior talent across the business.

The role offers an outstanding platform for an ambitious senior Employment lawyer seeking high-quality work, increased client responsibility, and a meaningful role in shaping the next phase of growth within the team.

Why This Role?

* c.1,500 target hours * Competitive salary (£95,000 - £110,000) * Competitive bonus scheme ranging from 10%-30% * Excellent flexibility and work-life balance * National and international client exposure * Opportunity to lead significant client relationships * Strong visibility within a growing national team * Access to national and international work through a fully integrated cross-office team structure * Opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth within a leading Employment practice * Collaborative and integrated culture

The Team

The Employment team acts for major organisations across Financial Services, Health and Social Care, Insurance, Real Estate, and Government & Public Sector sectors. The team is recognised for handling complex contentious, advisory and cross-border matters and is consistently ranked amongst the leading Employment practices nationally.

The Role

Your work will include:

* Leading complex contentious and advisory Employment matters * Advising key clients on strategic workforce and business-critical issues * Managing and developing significant client relationships

* Supporting cross-office and multi-jurisdictional projects * Supervising and mentoring lawyers across multiple levels * Driving business development and growth initiatives * Contributing to the strategic development of the wider Employment practice

This role offers the opportunity to play a meaningful leadership role in the future direction of the team while benefiting from the support and resources of a leading national platform.

About You

* 8+ years' PQE in Employment Law * Strong technical expertise across contentious and advisory Employment work * Established client relationship management experience * Commercially minded with strong business development capability * Experience supervising and developing lawyers * Ambition to contribute to team growth and future leadership * Comfortable operating within a collaborative national environment

Location Flexibility

Working from the firm's Bristol office, the team offers excellent flexibility, with hybrid and agile working arrangements available.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We run inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.