Employment Associate / Senior Associate - Bristol - 4+ PQE

Employment Associate / Senior Associate - Bristol - 4+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £60,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

Role

You'll be responsible for managing a diverse caseload and supporting clients across sectors including local and central government, health, commercial services, housing, higher education, and financial services. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Advising on restructures and redundancy processes
• Handling employee relations issues, including settlement negotiations
• Managing complex litigation and advocacy work
• Advising on TUPE, including drafting and negotiating warranties and indemnities
• Supporting corporate and commercial transactions with employment due diligence
• Drafting and reviewing employment policies
• Delivering training and contributing to business development
• Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues

Candidate Requirements

• 4+ years PQE in employment law
• Broad employment experience across one or more of the firm's key markets
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing complex matters independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation, and a proactive mindset
• Experience in client relationship management and business development

Benefits

• Minimum 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Biennial health assessment
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Clear career progression pathways
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

This employer is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.