Associate (Employment)

DAS; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking an Employment Associate to manage a variety of employment law cases, from initial referral to conclusion. The role involves drafting contracts, advising on settlements, and delivering high-quality client service. Candidates should have experience in Employment Litigation and exceptional communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and a flexible work environment, including hybrid and fully remote options.

Benefits

26 days holiday with an option to buy 5 more

Company Pension Scheme

Group Income Protection

Health Cash Plan

Employee Discounts Hub

Option to join Sports & Social Club

Qualifications

• Sound experience in Employment Litigation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Employment Law and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle various Employment work from referral to conclusion.
• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements, contracts, and policies.
• Ensure high standard of service and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Contentious Employment Litigation

Non-contentious Employment Litigation

Exceptional communication skills

Business development

Time management under pressure

Proactive case management

Understanding of SRA Code of Conduct

Client care skills

Job description

About The Role

These are exciting times at ARAG Law as we are going through a period of positive change and sustained growth across our friendly and high-performing Employment Law department.

About the team :

Our Employment Law team manage all aspects of employment law, from advising an employee on pursuing an unfair dismissal claim, or a claim for unpaid wages, to defending claims of whistleblowing and discrimination on behalf of respondents.

As well as acting for employees and employers during the litigation process, they also provide advisory HR services such as drafting contracts & policies or guiding and supporting businesses through the complexity of employment law requirements.

About the role :

We’re looking for someone join us as an Employment Associate, to handle a variety employment work, from initial referral to conclusion. This will involve non-contentious work, such as advice on settlement agreement terms, drafting and negotiation of settlement agreements, contracts of employment and handbooks and policies

We drive a culture of effective and efficient case handling, so you’ll ensure our customers always receive the highest standard of service, and you’ll adhere to regulatory and company processes, whilst considering the cost aspects.

There’s an established pipeline of work available, and this is a great opportunity to raise your individual and business profile. You can also look forward to being part of a team who boast a wealth of experience, unrivalled support and opportunities for you to grow and develop, which are actively encouraged.

This role can be a hybrid role – minimum 2 days per week in the office - if you live within a commutable distance of either our Bristol City Centre office (5 minutes’ walk from Temple Meads station) or our Bedwas office in South Wales. However, we will also consider fully remote candidates if you live too far way to commute – this will be dependent upon your experience level and ability to work remotely.

About You

We are keen to hear from you if you have sound experience in Employment Litigation, and can demonstrate the following :

• Previous experience of contentious and non-contentious Employment Litigation work (essential).
• Good working knowledge of Employment Law and procedures.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience of, or a strong desire to assist in business development.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver against deadlines, KPI’s and SLA’s.
• Proactive approach to managing your own caseload to a high standard.
• Clear and demonstrable understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct.
• Ability to work highly collaboratively, with exceptional client care skills.

If you are keen to become part of our exciting future, then we’d love to hear from you!

What’s on offer :

Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work, and we are looking for likeminded individuals who share our ambition to make our high-quality legal solutions accessible and affordable for everyone.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, and we encourage our people to work flexibly and achieve a work-life balance that suits them. We will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package that includes :

• 26 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days
• Company Pension Scheme with the option to increase contributions
• Group Income Protection for all employees
• Group Legal Protection for all employees
• European Motor Assistance
• Home Emergency Assistance
• Inclusion in our Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Discounts Hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK
• Option to join our Sports & Social Club, who organise discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above