Associate

Das Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave

Pension scheme with enhanced options

Group Income Protection

Group Legal Protection

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts hub

Sports & Social Club

Job summary

ARAG Law is recruiting an Associate to join its Employment Team. The role offers hybrid working options from Bristol or Bedwas and the chance to work on a varied caseload spanning contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

You will advise employees and employers on tribunals, settlements, and disputes, with a supportive team culture and clear progression paths within ARAG UK.

Qualifications

• Essential experience advising clients on employment law matters.
• Good understanding of Employment Law and Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure.
• Ability to manage your own caseload effectively.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Desirable experience working within an employment law team.
• Desirable experience managing litigated employment claims.
• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own employment law caseload and advise clients on a wide range of matters.
• Represent clients in unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and settlement discussions.
• Develop advocacy skills where appropriate and gain hands-on experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver outstanding client outcomes.

Skills

Employment law

Client relationships

Litigation experience

Advisory experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location: Bristol, Bedwas (hybrid) remote working also considered

Join a growing Employment team where you'll make a real impact

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our Employment Team at ARAG Law. Whether you're looking for the flexibility of remote working or a hybrid role from our Bristol or Bedwas offices, you'll be joining a highly supportive team with genuine opportunities for progression.

You'll work on a varied caseload covering all aspects of employment law, advising both employees and employers on contentious and non-contentious matters. From unfair dismissal and discrimination claims to whistleblowing cases and advising on settlement, no two days are the same.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys litigation, values client relationships, and wants to develop their expertise within a collaborative and ambitious team.

About ARAG Law

At ARAG Law, we believe everyone should have access to justice. As part of ARAG UK, we help thousands of individuals and businesses every year to pursue or defend legal claims with confidence.

Unlike many traditional law firms, we offer a consistent and high-quality flow of work, excellent training and development opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression. We are committed to supporting professional development through internal Training Contracts, SQE and CILEX qualification routes, alongside comprehensive mentoring and supervision.

You'll join an organisation with an inclusive, supportive culture that places clients at the heart of everything we do and empowers colleagues to build rewarding, long-term careers.

About the Team

Our Employment Team consists of more than 50 legal professionals, ranging from Paralegals to Senior Associates. We are a friendly, collaborative group committed to delivering outstanding client outcomes while supporting one another's development.

We pride ourselves on providing early responsibility, strong supervision and clear career pathways. Alongside challenging and rewarding work, you'll find a welcoming culture with regular team and social events.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll manage your own employment law caseload and advise clients across a wide range of matters, including:

• Unfair dismissal claims
• Discrimination claims
• Whistleblowing disputes
• Employment Tribunal proceedings
• Settlement negotiations

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your files, develop advocacy skills where appropriate, and gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of employment disputes and advisory matters.

We're keen to hear from candidates who have employment law experience and can demonstrate:

• EssentialExperience advising clients on employment law matters
• A good understanding of Employment Law and Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure
• The ability to manage your own caseload effectively
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• DesirableExperience working within an employment law team
• Experience managing litigated employment claims
• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent qualification

What's In It For You?

We believe in rewarding our people and offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including:

• 26 days' annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Company pension scheme with enhanced contribution options
• Group Income Protection
• Group Legal Protection
• European Motor Assistance and Home Emergency Assistance
• Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including free eye tests
• Access to our employee discounts hub, offering savings with thousands of retailers and discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 UK gyms
• Sports and Social Club with subsidised events, theatre trips, wine tastings and more