Employment Solicitor

Associate – Employment (Hybrid / Remote)

Location: Hybrid working available – fully remote or based from offices in the South West or Bristol

Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join a growing Employment team within a well-established and forward-thinking legal organisation. This role offers the flexibility of fully remote or hybrid working, alongside the chance to be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment.

The Employment team is made up of over 40 fee earners, ranging from paralegals through to senior lawyers. The team is known for its friendly culture, strong supervision, and clear career progression pathways, with regular opportunities for internal promotion and development.

The Role

The team advises on a wide range of contentious and advisory employment matters for both employers and employees. Work is varied and engaging, with no two cases being the same.

Typical work includes:

• Advising on unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims
• Managing cases through the employment tribunal litigation process
• Providing practical HR advice to businesses
• Drafting employment contracts and employee handbooks
• Supporting clients with employment law compliance and best practice
• Opportunities to undertake advocacy where appropriate

Lawyers are encouraged to take on early responsibility, allowing you to develop strong litigation, negotiation, and settlement skills while building your expertise in employment law.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in employment law litigation
• The ability to manage their own caseload
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a team

Candidates with transferable litigation experience will also be considered.

What’s on Offer

The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Company pension scheme with enhanced contribution options
• Income protection cover
• Legal protection cover
• Home emergency and European motor assistance cover
• Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits
• Wellbeing programme, including free eye tests
• Access to a discount platform with savings across thousands of retailers and gyms
• Optional sports and social club with subsidised events and activities

The Organisation

This organisation is part of a wider group focused on improving access to justice for individuals and businesses. Their model provides a consistent pipeline of work across multiple practice areas including employment, litigation, commercial disputes and personal injury.

With a strong focus on career development, internal progression and alternative qualification routes, the firm offers opportunities that differ from traditional law firm structures.

You can expect to join a supportive, inclusive and energetic culture where professional growth and client service are equally valued.

Please call Freya on 0117 4577183 or email Freya@austenlloyd.co.uk Austen Lloyd Legal recruitment.