Employment Associate/Senior Associate

Overview

In this role you will influence the Bournemouth employment offering within a respected firm. You will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters and work closely with the Head of Employment to grow the local practice. You’ll develop client relationships, raise the profile of the team in the market, and contribute to the firm’s expansion plans. This is a leadership-oriented opportunity backed by an established regional firm and a collaborative team. You’ll apply your employment expertise to drive meaningful, visible impact in Bournemouth.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid and flexible working
• generous holiday allowance
• private medical healthcare
• flexible benefits package
• pension options
• regular firm-wide and social events

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad mix of employment matters for employers and employees
• Handle Employment Tribunal claims and disputes
• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements
• Manage disciplinary and grievance processes
• Advise on redundancies and restructuring
• Draft employment contracts and policies
• Provide general employment guidance
• Develop client relationships and grow the Bournemouth practice
• Collaborate with the wider Employment team to access broader expertise

Key requirements

• Qualified Employment Solicitor
• 2+ years’ PQE preferred
• Experience advising both employers and/or employees
• Strong technical knowledge of employment law
• Ability to provide commercially focused advice
• Willingness to be involved in business development and networking
• Ambition to contribute to growth of the practice

• business development mindset
• client relationship management
• collaborative team player
• employment law expertise (contentious & non-contentious)
• Tribunal experience
• drafting contracts and policies

…