Associate – Employment Litigation – Bristol – 1-3 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will support a specialist Employment Practices Litigation team within a leading international law firm. You will manage EPL claims for insurers and insureds, provide policy and coverage advice, and navigate cases from pre-litigation to contested proceedings. You will collaborate with partners and senior lawyers, contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing, and help develop client relationships and business initiatives. The role offers exposure to high-value EPL and professional indemnity work in a dynamic, inclusive environment with hybrid working options and clear career paths.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• flexible working support
• career development pathways
• supportive and inclusive team environment
• opportunities to contribute to wider team initiatives and innovation

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of EPL claims for insurers and insureds
• Advise on policy coverage issues (D&O and management liability)
• Handle claims from pre-litigation through to contested proceedings
• Deliver high-quality, timely advice aligned with client expectations
• Contribute to team development, training, and process improvements
• Support business development and client relationship activity
• Capture and collate Management Information per client requirements

Key requirements

• Circa 1–3 years PQE with experience in EPL or employment litigation
• Solid grounding in employment law and tribunal procedures
• Insurance experience (desirable)
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and case management
• Ability to deliver commercial, pragmatic solutions
• Confidence in building client relationships and collaborative work style
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
• Commitment to a supportive, inclusive, collaborative team culture

• collaboration
• client relationship skills
• attention to detail
• EPL and employment litigation
• litigation case management
• policy coverage analysis (D&O, management liability)

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