Associate - Employment Team

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

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Associate in the Employment Team based in Bristol or South Wales. This hybrid or fully remote role is ideal for solicitors with employment litigation experience who want to thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Day-to-day includes handling a diverse caseload across all aspects of employment law—primarily litigation with some advisory work. You will draft and advise on employee handbooks and contracts and participate in advocacy as required.

Qualifications

• Proven employment litigation experience.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and procedures.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Exceptional client care skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload covering all aspects of employment law, focused on litigation.
• Provide HR advisory services and counsel businesses on employment law requirements.
• Draft and advise on employee handbooks and employment contracts.
• Engage in advocacy where appropriate.
• Gain hands-on experience across a broad range of claims and defenses.

Skills

Employment litigation

Legal knowledge

Caseload management

Client care

Communication

Job description

Associate - Employment Team

• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: Bristol or South Wales
• Job Type: Hybrid or fully remote

A fantastic opportunity for Solicitors with employment litigation experience who are looking to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Handle a diverse caseload involving all aspects of employment law, predominantly focused on litigation and some advisory work for both employees and employers.
• Provide legal advice on unfair dismissal claims, discrimination, and whistleblowing.
• Draft and advise on employee handbooks and employment contracts.
• Engage in advocacy where appropriate.
• Work closely with the team to provide HR advisory services, guiding businesses through complex employment law requirements.
• Gain hands-on experience across a broad range of claims and defenses, becoming an expert in employment law, negotiation, and settlement tactics.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven employment litigation experience.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and procedures.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Exceptional client care skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Company pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Group Income Protection.
• Group Legal Protection.