Employment Associate/Solicitor

Robert Walters UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a qualified Employment Solicitor to join a dynamic legal team in the vibrant city of Bristol. This role offers the chance to work with leading clients in financial services, healthcare, and commercial sectors. The successful candidate will handle a diverse range of employment matters, including complex litigation and non-contentious projects. The firm is renowned for its high-quality work and supportive culture, providing excellent career progression and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about employment law and looking to make an impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-6+ years PQE in employment law.
• Experience in advising financial services and multinational clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied workload of employment matters for financial services clients.
• Supervise and develop trainees and paralegals in the team.

Skills

Employment Law

Discrimination Litigation

Whistle-blowing Cases

Contract Law

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Employment Solicitor to join a highly reputable and dynamic team, recognised highly in the Legal 500 UK rankings. This role is based in the vibrant city of Bristol. The successful candidate will have the chance to work with market-leading clients across the financial services, health-care, and commercial sectors.

What you'll do:

• Undertake, with an emphasis on financial services sector clients, a varied workload of employment matters whilst advising all types of employers.
• Work under appropriate supervision on complex discrimination, whistle-blowing, and breach of contract litigation.
• Assist on non-contentious projects including restructures in the UK and across various jurisdictions.
• Provide general employment advisory work by telephone and email.
• Take an active role in supervising the work of, and assisting in the development of, trainees and paralegals.
• Participate in marketing, networking, and other business development activities to maintain and develop work from existing clients and potential clients.

What you bring:

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 2-6+ years PQE.
• Experience of advising clients in the financial services sector and multi-national commercial clients.
• Experience of working on tribunal claims and other contentious matters.
• Independent thinker with a focus on generating commercial solutions to problems on behalf of clients.
• Confident communicator with an ability to develop relationships with clients and influence at all levels.
• Enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading international legal business. They are market leaders in insurance, health, and real estate, including growing finance and tech services. They are known for providing strategic, commercial, and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector.

The firm enjoys a reputation not just for the quality of its work but also for the qualities of its people.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Employment

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Bristol

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum

Job Reference: UJVS0G-2A8A2EB5

Date posted: 12 February 2025

Consultant: Jack Sheehan

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