Associate or Senior Associate – Employment – Bristol – Hybrid

Overview

In this role you will support a busy Employment team in Bristol, advising a mix of employer clients, executives, and organisations across public and private sectors. You will handle a varied caseload spanning contentious and non-contentious issues and work with experienced colleagues on complex employment law matters while building client relationships. The position offers development opportunities, flexible hybrid working, and a clear path for progression in a supportive, collaborative environment. You will contribute to business development and help shape client service at a high level.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working arrangements
• hybrid working
• supportive development-focused environment
• career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Advise on day-to-day HR and employment law matters and strategic workforce projects
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims including unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing
• Support corporate transactions such as TUPE transfers, outsourcing, and reorganisations
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts, executive service agreements, policies, and settlement agreements
• Contribute to business development activities and client relationship management initiatives

Key requirements

• Strong technical employment law knowledge
• Excellent drafting skills
• Commercial approach to client service
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage workloads
• Collaborative team player in a high-performing environment

• Proactivity
• Attention to detail
• Client relationship management
• Employment law expertise
• Drafting of contracts and policies
• Experience with TUPE, outsourcing, and business reorganisation matters

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