Associate - Employment

ARAG Group; Bedwas; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Group Income Protection

Group Legal Protection

European Motor Assistance

Home Emergency Assistance

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts hub

Sports & Social Club

Job summary

ARAG Law is recruiting an Associate to join our Employment Team with hybrid working from Bristol or Bedwas. You will handle a varied caseload advising both employees and employers on contentious and non-contentious matters, including discrimination, whistleblowing, and settlements.

We offer a supportive culture, clear progression, and a generous package including pension, income protection, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on employment law matters.
• Good understanding of Employment Law and Tribunal Rules of Procedure.
• Ability to manage your own caseload effectively.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Experience working within an employment law team.
• Experience managing litigated employment claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own employment law caseload across a broad range of matters.
• Advise clients on contentious and non-contentious employment issues.
• Develop advocacy skills where appropriate and gain hands-on experience.

Skills

Employment law experience

Understanding of tribunal rules

Caseload management

Client care & communication

Team experience

Litigated claims experience

Job description

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:

• Discrimination claims
• Whistleblowing disputes

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.

About You

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

• Experience 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
• Experience working within an employment law team
• Experience managing litigated employment claims

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
• 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