Employment Associate

Employment Associate 5+ years PQE or CILEX l Top 100 Firm l Bristol

The firm:

This Top 100 firm is among the best in the country when it comes to healthcare, clinical negligence and local government. Headquartered in Bristol, the firm is also highly ranked in the South West for construction, employment and real estate.

On a cultural level, the key focuses for the firm centres on: community and engagement; environmental sustainability; well-being; and diversity and inclusion. These commitments are evidenced through regular events, talks and surveys that take place across all those topics and there are opportunities to get involved in pro bono and other charitable work.

Recent successes include 'Law Firm of the Year' at the Law Society Legal Awards and The Times 'Best Law Firm to Work For' in 2023. The number of females in senior roles at the firm is also a source of pride for the firm as they are keen to grow their own and promote from within.

The role:

Opportunity for an Employment Associate 5+ years PQE or CILEX with a proven track record in this area of law to join an industry-leading team in Bristol.

This firm is looking to welcome an Associate who will be supporting on employment matters for clients in the Healthcare sector as part of a broader diet of work for national and regional clients in a range of other sectors.

Working contentious and non-contentious matters, you will be advising on employee relations matters, reviewing policies and procedures and contracts, advising on equalities obligations, conducting and/or supporting on Employment Tribunals, advising on TUPE as well as delivering training on a broad range of employment issues for clients.

In light of the above, the firm is particularly keen to hear from those with experience across one or more of their key markets which are: health and social care (NHS or independent), local government, financial services, general commercial, higher education and housing.

The ideal candidate:

• Employment Associate 5+ years PQE or CILEX
• Prior experience in a reputable employment team to equip you to deal with high-quality employment matters
• Advanced communication skills and desire to get involved with business development

What's on offer:

• Salary is above market rate, and dependent on your background, plus an industry-leading benefits package
• Access to the very best employment work available
• Outstanding working environment and industry-leading career development programmes

Outstanding opportunity for an Employment Associate 5+ years PQE or CILEX to join a leading employment team based in their Bristol office.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.