Senior Employment Lawyer

CRA Legal; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Senior Employment Lawyer. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of claimant employment matters, including unfair dismissal and discrimination. This role offers a hybrid working model, a salary range of £40,000 to £55,000, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

9% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Flexible dress code

Qualifications

• Experience managing claimant employment matters.
• Ability to represent clients at hearings and negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of current employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of claimant employment matters.
• Advise clients on legal positions and remedies.
• Draft and review legal documents.

Skills

Claimant employment law

Employment Tribunal proceedings

Legal document drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister

Job description

Job Title

Senior Employment Lawyer

Location: Bristol City Centre (Hybrid Working)

Salary Range: £40,000 to £55,000 + Benefits

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities

• Running a caseload of claimant employment matters, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, whistleblowing and breach of contract claims
• Managing claims through all stages, from initial advice to resolution, including Employment Tribunal proceedings
• Advising clients on their legal position, prospects of success, and potential remedies
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents such as ET1s, witness statements and settlement agreements
• Representing clients at hearings (where appropriate), settlement negotiations, and mediations
• Keeping up to date with current employment law and tribunal procedures

Employee Benefits Package

• Minimum 25 days holiday + BH
• Increasing holiday entitlement for continued years of service
• Holiday purchase/sale scheme - up to 5 days
• 9% employer contributed pension
• Bonus scheme of up to 5% (typically)
• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid working model - maximum 2 days office presence, however can work from the office more if desired
• High-quality IT equipment provided
• Free holiday insurance
• Free roadside cover insurance
• 50% discount of insurance products
• Flexible dress code when in office

Company Overview

• Our client is a leading legal and insurance business with a strong reputation for delivering excellent results and providing outstanding client service. As part of continued growth, they are now looking to recruit a passionate Employment Lawyer to join their claimant employment law team.

Introducing CRA Consulting

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply

• If this Senior Employment Lawyer vacancy, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Senior Employment Lawyer vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.