Employment Associate (4+ PQE) - Bristol

b Overview /b p In this role you join a well-regarded national Employment HR team to advise a diverse employer client base from SMEs to nationals. You will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work, including tribunal litigation and advisory duties, with a focus on impactful, business-relevant solutions. The position offers exposure to high-value disputes, HR policy work, and transactional employment support within a supportive, career‑driven culture. You will collaborate cross-functionally to drive client relationships and growth. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Hybrid and flexible working arrangements /li li Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package /li li Supportive and collaborative national team /li li Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development /li li High-quality and intellectually stimulating work /li li Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Manage Employment Tribunal claims from inception to final hearing /li li Handle complex and high-value employment disputes /li li Provide day-to-day HR and employment law advisory support /li li Draft and review contracts of employment, policies and staff handbooks /li li Draft settlement agreements and conduct exit negotiations /li li Advise on employment-related data protection matters /li li Support redundancy and restructuring projects /li li Assist with corporate support and transactional employment work as needed /li li Address disciplinary, grievance, and performance management matters /li li Advise employer clients across a broad spectrum of employment law matters /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years PQE in a recognised employment practice /li li Strong experience advising employer clients across a broad spectrum of employment law matters /li li Experience managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception to conclusion /li li Comfort handling disclosure exercises, witness statements and case preparation /li li Excellent technical knowledge across both contentious and advisory employment law /li li Experience drafting contracts, policies, handbooks and settlement agreements /li li Strong drafting, communication and relationship-building skills /li li Proven ability to manage own caseload effectively /li li Interest in business development and growing client relationships /li li Experience supporting corporate transactions and business transfers is advantageous but not essential /li /ul ul li Strong drafting and communication skills /li li Relationship-building /li li Client service orientation /li li Contentious and advisory employment law /li li Employment Tribunal procedures /li li Drafting contracts, policies and handbooks /li /ul