Employment Associate – Bristol / Remote (Permanent Opportunity)

Overview

In this role you will join a growing Employment Law team to handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters for employees and employers. You will advise on settlement terms, draft contracts and policies, and support clients with HR guidance within a collaborative, growth-focused firm. Your work will span from instruction to resolution, maintaining high-quality case handling and compliance with internal processes. This is an opportunity to develop within a supportive leadership culture that values professional development and cross-functional collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 days holiday (with option to buy up to 5)
• Company pension scheme (enhanced contributions)
• Group Income Protection
• Group Legal Protection
• European Motor Assistance
• Home Emergency Assistance

Responsibilities

• Advise on settlement agreements and negotiate terms
• Draft employment contracts, handbooks, and workplace policies
• Handle both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Provide clear, practical advice to employees and employers
• Ensure efficient, high-quality case handling in line with processes
• Manage a varied caseload from instruction to conclusion

Key requirements

• Previous experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment work (essential)
• Strong knowledge of employment law and tribunal procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, organized approach to caseload management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines (KPIs/SLAs)
• Strong client care and collaborative working style
• Understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct
• Interest in business development (desirable)

• communication (strong)
• organization
• proactivity
• employment tribunal procedures
• drafting employment contracts
• policy and handbook drafting

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