Senior Employment Solicitor - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Employment Solicitor to join their in-house team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of contentious employment law matters, including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. The role promises a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment, allowing for a balanced professional life. If you are a qualified solicitor with a passion for employment law and advocacy, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact within a leading insurance company while working alongside a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in legal representation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE in contentious employment law.
• Strong knowledge in employment law, especially in legal expenses insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice in employment law matters.
• Handle complex employment disputes and conduct legal research.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Advocacy Skills

Negotiation Skills

Legal Drafting Skills

Legal Research Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Senior Employment Solicitor - Bristol

We are seeking a talented and experienced Employment Solicitor to join this busy inhouse employment team in Bristol. Working for a large insurance company, the successful employment law solicitor will be managing a busy employment law caseload from start to finish.

Role:

1. Provide expert legal advice and representation in employment law matters, with a focus on contentious cases.
2. Handle a caseload of complex employment disputes, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing claims.
3. Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and prepare for court and tribunal hearings.

Qualifications:

1. Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE in contentious employment law. If this has been a part of a mixed caseload, please apply.
2. Strong knowledge and experience in employment law, ideally in legal expenses insurance funded claims.
3. Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and legal drafting skills.

Opportunity:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Hybrid working.
3. The chance to work for a leading insurance company working on a busy employment law caseload.

Please contact Emma Lester for a confidential chat about employment roles in the South West on:

(T) 0117 917 1529 / 07778047719
(E) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*