Employment Associate
We are looking for an Employment Associate with circa 2+ years’ PQE to join a national law firm’s Bristol office. The successful candidate will have experience advising employer clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including Tribunal claims, disciplinary proceedings, grievances, redundancies and discrimination issues.
You will manage complex, potentially high-value employment disputes from inception through to final hearing, while also providing practical, commercially focused advice on day-to-day HR matters. The role will involve significant client contact and responsibility, with opportunities to support corporate work, contribute to business development activities and develop your expertise with the support of a wider national team.
The Firm
You will join a well-established national law firm with a strong reputation across a range of sectors and specialist practice areas. Its Employment & HR team operates across several UK offices and provides a full range of services, primarily to corporate clients.
The firm is committed to helping its people reach their full potential, build recognised expertise and enjoy a positive work-life balance. You will benefit from a collaborative culture, strong client relationships, flexible working practices and support from experienced colleagues across the national team.
Responsibilities
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Handle a broad caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
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Advise primarily corporate employer clients on day-to-day employment and HR issues.
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Prepare and manage Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to final hearing.
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Manage directions, detailed disclosure exercises and witness statement preparation.
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Advise on disciplinary proceedings, grievances, redundancies and discrimination issues.
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Draft contracts of employment, policies, handbooks and settlement agreements.
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Undertake employment-related data protection work.
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Provide practical, commercially minded advice and maintain excellent client care.
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Support corporate transactions and related employment work where required.
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Contribute to seminars, networking events, guidance and articles.
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Work collaboratively with solicitors, partners and the wider national team.
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Comply with information security requirements and all firm policies and procedures.
Experience and Skills Sought
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Employment lawyer with circa 2+ years’ PQE.
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Experience advising employers on a broad range of employment and HR matters.
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Strong Employment Tribunal, drafting, research and advisory skills.
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Commercially minded, practical and well organised.
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Excellent client care and collaborative team-working abilities.
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Interest in business development and practice growth.
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Corporate support experience would be useful.
Hours and Benefits
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Monday to Friday
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Performance related bonus scheme for fee-earners
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Auto-enrolment Group Personal Pension
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Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
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Income protection
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Life assurance
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Employee discounts
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Generous staff introduction bonus scheme
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Financial support for professional development and paid time off for studying
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Payment of professional memberships
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Between 26 and 30 days per annum depending on your grade, plus bank holidays and an extra discretionary day at Christmas
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Flexible holiday scheme that allows you to buy up to five additional days of annual leave
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A tailored approach to hybrid working
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Subsidised gym membership or an annual subsidy towards membership at a health club/gym of your own choosing
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Interest-free season ticket loan
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Cycle to Work scheme and secure bike parking at all offices
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Employee assistance programme, including a counselling service
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Eye care vouchers
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Free yoga classes and meditation sessions
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Flexible working arrangements to allow you to balance the demands of work and home life
Find Out More or Apply
To find out more about this role, or to have an informal, confidential and non-committal chat, please reach out to Katie at Aspiria Legal