Associate

ARAG Law; West of England, Bedwas; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Company pension

Group income protection

Employee discounts hub

Job summary

ARAG Law invites applications for an Associate to join its Employment Team on a hybrid basis from Bristol or Bedwas. The role handles employment litigation and advisory work for both employees and employers, with a diverse caseload.

The successful candidate will have prior employment litigation experience, strong knowledge of employment law and procedure, and excellent client care. The team comprises over 40 fee earners and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment litigation with knowledge of relevant law and procedure.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and responsibly.
• Demonstrates excellent client care and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing matters.
• Act for both employees and employers throughout the litigation process.
• Provide advisory HR services, including drafting contracts and reviewing handbooks.
• Handle advocacy where appropriate and participate in negotiations and settlements.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Knowledge of employment law

Caseload management

Client care excellence

Job description

jobs Verified: 10 Sept 2026 City Of Bristol / Bedwas, England, United Kingdom

Associate

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Organising Institution / Firm

ARAG Law

Rolling Basis (Official)

City Of Bristol / Bedwas, England, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Candidates with employment litigation experience, excellent working knowledge of employment law and procedure, ability to run a caseload, and excellent client care skills.

Law Firm Job

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Contextual Overview

ARAG Law is hiring an Associate to join its Employment Team on a hybrid basis from its central Bristol or Bedwas offices. The team comprises over 40 fee earners and handles employment litigation and advisory work for both employees and employers.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Employment litigation experience with an excellent working knowledge of employment law and procedure.
• Demonstrated ability to run a caseload independently.
• Excellent client care skills and a strong values-driven collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage a varied caseload dealing with unfair dismissal claims, discrimination, and whistleblowing matters.
• Act for both employees and employers throughout the litigation process.
• Provide advisory HR services including drafting employment contracts and reviewing employee handbooks.
• Handle own advocacy where appropriate and engage in negotiation and settlement tactics.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Compensation: Generous remuneration with a comprehensive benefits package (including 26 days holiday, company pension, group income protection, and employee discounts hub).
• Mode: Hybrid (Central Bristol or Bedwas offices, Full-time).

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is prior experience required? Yes, candidates should possess employment litigation experience and a working knowledge of employment law, though transferable experiences are welcomed.
• What working arrangement is offered? This is a full-time hybrid role based out of either the central Bristol or Bedwas offices.

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