Employment Lawyer

Direct Line Insurance Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK insurance provider is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join their Litigation team on a full-time fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will manage a mixed caseload of employment claims, provide clear legal advice, and ensure timely progression of claims. This role offers a hybrid work model, 35 hours a week, and a variety of competitive benefits including a pension plan and performance bonuses, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

Up to 10% annual performance-based bonus

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

EV car scheme for electric or hybrid lease

Generous holidays

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Legal Executive with equivalent experience.
• Experience managing employment claims is essential.
• Understanding of Employment Tribunal procedures is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Handle mixed caseload of employment claims.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice.
• Manage claims from initial assessment to final hearing.

Skills

Managing a caseload of employment claims

Understanding of employment law

Knowledge of Employment Tribunal procedure

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

Job description

About Us

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining the Legal Services team you will work in a place where empathy meets expertise.

Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Litigation team as Employment Lawyer on a full‑time fixed‑term contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of employment claims of varying degrees of complexity.
• Take initial instructions and provide clear and accurate legal advice while progressing claims pro‑actively and in a timely manner in line with the terms of the client’s legal expenses insurance policy.
• Act for clients on the full range of employment disputes, managing conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriate.
• Deliver a professional service to clients by providing timely and accurate advice, and by managing expectations.

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Legal Executive, or equivalent level experience.
• Experience of managing a caseload of employment claims.
• Good understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure is crucial.
• Experience of dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance‑funded claims would also be desirable but not crucial.

Hours & Location

35 hours (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)

Locations: Bristol (BS1 6JX), Leeds (LS1 4AZ)

Benefits

• 9% employer contributed pension
• Up to 10% annual performance‑based bonus
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance, plus Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug‑in hybrid car in a tax‑efficient way
• Generous holidays
• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashbackli>
• Plus many more ways of working

Ways of Working

Our hybrid model offers a ‘best of both worlds’ approach. Colleagues spend at least two days a week in the office. We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG – supporting our people to work at their best, whatever that looks like, and offering real choice, flexibility and a greater work‑life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them.

Equal Opportunity

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We are delighted to feature as one of the UK’s Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

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