Employment Associate Solicitor

William James Recruitment

West of England

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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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: oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com

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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