Job Description
Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate - Bristol - Up to £90k + 25% Bonus + Benefits
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A highly ranked national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Chambers & Legal 500 ranked Employment practice in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join one of the largest and most established employment teams in the UK. Operating as part of a national platform spanning multiple UK and international offices, the team advises a broad range of market-leading clients across financial services, healthcare and commercial sectors.
The Bristol team has a strong and growing reputation and works closely with colleagues nationally while also acting for clients across the South West. You will gain exposure to complex, high-quality work within a collaborative and well-resourced environment.
The Role
- Advising employers on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
Supporting Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation under supervision
Working on complex discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract claims
Assisting with restructures, redundancies and TUPE projects in the UK and internationally
Providing day-to-day employment advisory support by telephone and email
Supervising and supporting the development of trainees and paralegals
Contributing to business development, networking and client training initiatives
Supporting knowledge sharing, precedents and internal training activity
The Candidate
- Qualified Employment Solicitor with ideally 1+ years PQE
Experience advising employers on tribunal claims and contentious matters
Background advising clients within financial services, commercial or public sectors preferred
Strong technical knowledge with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset
Confident communicator able to build trusted client relationships
Independent thinker with good judgement and initiative
Enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach
Interest in business development and wider team contribution
The Benefits and How to Apply
- Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience
Market-leading bonus up to 25%
25 days annual leave increasing with service
Private healthcare
Buy or sell up to 5 holidays
5% employer pension contribution
Fully flexible and hybrid working model
Clear progression within a ranked team
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More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. xwwtmva We work with highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.