Employment Associate - Bristol - 4-6 Years PQE

Reference: ORJ921958217_1786536758Employment Associate - Bristol - 4-6 Years PQELocation: BristolType of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)Salary: 65,000 to 85,000A respected national law firm is seeking an Employment Associate (4-6 PQE) to join its well established and high performing Employment team in Bristol.

The Bristol team comprises two Partners, a Senior Associate and dedicated support staff, forming part of a wider national Employment & HR practice operating across Bristol, Taunton, Manchester, Southampton and Birmingham.

Candidates must have achieved a minimum 2:1 at undergraduate level. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied, high quality caseload within a collaborative, ambitious and growing national practice, with strong support for progression, development and client exposure.

The RoleYou'll be responsible for advising on a broad mix of contentious and non contentious employment matters, including: Managing employment tribunal litigation from inception to final hearingHandling complex, high value contentious matters with strategic and technical challengeAdvising employer clients on day to day HR issues including disciplinary, grievance, redundancy and discriminationPreparing contracts of employment, policies, handbooks and HR documentationDrafting and advising on settlement agreementsSupporting corporate transactions with employment related due diligenceAdvising on employment related data protection mattersManaging directions, disclosure exercises and witness statement preparationActing for corporate employers, senior executives and occasional claimantsContributing to business development, seminars, networking and drafting guidance/articlesWorking closely with Partners and benefiting from the support of a larger national teamYou will have significant influence over how your expertise develops, with strong encouragement to build your profile, deepen your specialism and take on increasing responsibility.

Candidate RequirementsThis role is suited to an experienced Employment Associate with:4-6 years' PQE in employment lawA minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (essential)Strong experience handling a wide range of employment and HR mattersProven ability to manage tribunal cases through to final hearingConfidence managing directions, disclosure and witness evidenceExcellent drafting, research and advisory skillsPractical, commercially minded advice styleStrong client care and organisational skillsAbility to work collaboratively within a national teamInterest in business development and supporting practice growthExperience in non contentious/corporate support work (desirable, but training provided)BenefitsThe firm offers: A supportive, collaborative and progressive working environmentHybrid working and flexible working arrangementsCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageStrong investment in learning, development and progressionHigh levels of client contact and responsibilityNational team support and resourcesClear pathways to develop into a recognised expertHow to ApplyIf this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact: Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.ukPhone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic.

We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

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