Employment Associate Solicitor

William James Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary up to £80,000

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Clear progression and responsibility from day one

Ongoing Training and Development

Supportive, close-knit team culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a boutique practice in Bristol. The role involves advising on employment matters and disputes, while also supporting corporate transactions. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience and a high level of commerciality. The position offers a competitive salary up to £80,000 and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Strong advisory skills in complex disputes and tribunal claims.
• Experience supporting redundancy and restructuring exercises.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex disputes, tribunal claims, and settlement negotiations.
• Support redundancy and restructuring exercises.
• Work on employment aspects of corporate transactions including TUPE.

Skills

Employment Solicitor with at least 3-6 years post-qualification experience

Proficient in both contentious and advisory employment matters

A high level of commerciality

Excellent time management

Ability to offer practical advice

Establishing and maintaining professional relationships

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Consultant | Employment & Pensions Specialist

The Role

An exciting opportunity has opened up for an Employment Solicitor to join a growing boutique practice in Bristol. You'll advise on contentious and non-contentious employment matters for a diverse and impressive client base, including SMEs, OMBs, and senior executives across a wide range of sectors.

What you'll be doing:

• Advising on complex disputes, tribunal claims, and settlement negotiations
• Supporting redundancy and restructuring exercises
• Working on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including TUPE
• Collaborating closely with the Head of Employment to shape and grow the practice

This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of your work and contribute to a firm that values expertise and long-term relationships.

The Candidate

• Employment Solicitor with at least 3 - 6 years post-qualification experience
• Proficient in both contentious and advisory employment matters
• A high level of commerciality, with excellent time management, and the ability to offer practical advice
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients
• Seeking a new challenge within a reputable boutique practice

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary up to £80,000
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Clear progression and real responsibility from day one
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Supportive, close-knit team culture

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Legal Services, and Law Practice

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