Employment Solicitor – 2-4 Years PQE – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will join a national commercial law firm’s Bristol Employment team to handle a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters. You will work with senior lawyers, advise on employee relations and HR issues, and draft contracts and policies. The position offers hybrid working, a collaborative culture, and clear progression routes. You will also contribute to training clients and developing strong, lasting client relationships. This is a hands-on role with impact across a broad employer client base.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and assist on more complex matters
• Advise on employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance and capability processes
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies and procedures
• Advise on discrimination and equalities obligations and HR queries
• Handle Employment Tribunal claims, including pleadings and witness statements
• Advise on TUPE, restructures, redundancies and settlement negotiations
• Provide training on employment law to clients
• Support business development and maintain client relationships

Key requirements

• 2-4 years PQE in employment law
• Experience across both contentious and advisory work
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Confidence handling client matters independently
• Collaborative approach and interest in developing client relationships
• Experience in any sector (public, private or third sector) welcome

• collaborative
• client relationship focus
• attention to detail
• employment law drafting
• HR policies and procedures
• Discrimination and equalities advice

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