Senior Employment Litigator

Direct Line Group Careers; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm is looking for a Senior Employment Litigator to manage complex employment claims and provide legal advice. The role involves leading cases from initial assessment to enforcement, with at least 3 years of experience required. The ideal candidate will have expertise in employment law. The position offers a hybrid working model from Bristol or Leeds and comes with excellent benefits including a pension scheme, performance bonus, and discounts on insurance and other services.

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

Generous holidays

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in handling a caseload of employment claims.
• Deep understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure.
• Desirable experience dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance-funded claims.

Responsibilities

• Handle a complex caseload of employment claims from assessment to enforcement.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice and manage client expectations.
• Record time spent accurately and maintain system records.

Skills

Handling employment claims

Providing legal advice

Client management

Risk assessment

Collaborative skills

Education

Solicitor, Legal Executive or Paralegal

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. Whether you’re already part of the team or thinking about joining us, you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely experienced team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments. It’s a fast‑paced and collaborative working environment, but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you’re ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.

Ane exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Employment Litigator to join our dynamic law firm on 12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment basis.

The role

The role involves handling a complex caseload of employment claims of varying degrees of complexity. You will be taking initial instructions, providing clear and accurate legal advice while promptly progressing claims in a timely manner. The whole process will be done in line with the terms of the client’s legal expenses insurance policy. You will also supervise other employment lawyers within the team providing support and guidance throughout the litigation process.

What will you be doing

• You will act for clients on the full range of employment disputes, handle conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriate.
• You will provide accurate and clear legal advice, handle clients’ expectations and explain decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly.
• You will deliver a professional service to clients by providing timely and accurate advice, as well as handling their expectations.
• You will apply a consistent approach to assessing the legal merits of claims.
• Your responsibility will be to record time spent accurately and maintain accurate system records.
• You will identify and own and handle the risks involved in running our business appropriate to the role. This will be kept in line with the relevant risk framework and in compliance with all DLG Legal Services policies and procedures and the SRA Code of Conduct at all times.
• You will lead your learning & development needs and opportunities for self‑progression.
• You will work together with colleagues to build relationships with other departments and suppliers. You will act as a Subject matter Expert to your peers.
• You will support the strategic development of department standard methodology, product performance, and the customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives.

Who are we looking for

• You will need to have at least 3 years experience in handling a caseload of employment claims.
• You will either need to be a Solicitor, Legal Executive or a Paralegal with relevant experience.
• A deep understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure is essential.
• An experience of dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance‑funded claims would also be desirable but not essential.

Hours

35 hours per week (Mon‑Fri), working hours 9am‑5pm.

Location

Bristol (BS1 6JS), or Leeds (LS1 4AZ).

Home Working

Hybrid model.

Benefits

We recognise we wouldn’t be where we are today without our colleagues, that’s why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

• 9% employer contributed pension
• Up to 10% annual performance‑based bonus
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free 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 cashback
• Plus, many more

Ways of Working

Our hybrid model offers a ‘best of both worlds’ approach. When you’ll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office. We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. The offer goes beyond financial rewards and includes 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. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We’re 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.

We know you’re more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so 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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