Employment Lawyer
hace 2 días
Bristol
Associate – Employment Law (3-4 years of Employment litigation experience) Location: Hybrid (Fully Remote or Office-Based in Bristol or South Wales) Reed Legal are delighted to be representing our client, a leading and forward‑thinking organisation with a highly regarded Employment Team, in their search for an Associate to join their growing department. About the Team Our client’s Employment Team is a large, supportive, and collaborative department of over 40 legal professionals ranging from Paralegals to Senior Associates. They pride themselves on offering a positive working culture, strong supervision, and clear internal progression through a dedicated career pathway programme. Regular social events, a values‑driven approach, and a commitment to staff wellbeing contribute to a genuinely enjoyable team environment. The Work The Employment department handles the full spectrum of employment law matters, with a strong focus on litigation alongside some advisory work for both employers and employees. Daily caseloads typically include: • Unfair dismissal, • Discrimination, • Whistleblowing, • HR advisory work (contracts, employee handbooks, general HR guidance), • Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, • Occasional advocacy where appropriate You will gain substantial hands‑on responsibility across a wide variety of claims, with a strong emphasis on development, autonomy, and becoming an expert in employment litigation and negotiation. About You We welcome applications from candidates with experience in employment litigation who can demonstrate: • Solid working knowledge of employment law and procedure, • Confidence managing your own caseload, • Excellent client care and communication skills, • 3-4 years of Employment litigation experience If you have transferable experience and feel this role could be a strong fit, we would still love to hear from you. Benefits Our client offers an excellent package, including: • 26 days’ holiday (plus option to buy 5 more), • Company pension with enhanced contribution options, • Group Income Protection, • Group Legal Protection, • European Motor Assistance, • Home Emergency Assistance, • Salary sacrifice schemes (including Cycle to Work), • Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including free eye tests, • Exclusive retail discounts and reduced gym memberships at 3,000+ locations, • Optional Sports & Social club with discounted events (theatre, wine tasting, trips, and more) Interested? If you are an Employment Associate looking for a supportive culture, real progression opportunities, and varied, hands‑on work, we would love to discuss this role with you. Apply today or contact me for a confidential conversation. sarajainemoya@reed.com