At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage Employment Tribunal claims and provide practical legal advice to clients.
- Company: Join a well-established national law firm with a supportive Employment team.
- Benefits: Salary up to £50,000, hybrid working, excellent annual leave, and wellness benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with great development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in employment law while enjoying work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in employment law and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 50000 £ per year.
Yolk Recruitment are supporting on an exciting recruitment campaign for an Employment Lawyer to join a well-established national law firm within its Employment team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for employment law to handle their own caseload of Employment Tribunal matters, work closely with insurer clients, and support on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment work. This Employment Lawyer role is based in Bristol, with hybrid or fully remote working available. Applications are welcomed from candidates looking for full-time or part-time hours.
This is what you will be doing:
- Managing a caseload of Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting pleadings, witness statements and settlement documentation.
- Advising clients on potential Employment Tribunal claims and providing practical, commercial employment law advice.
- Negotiating settlements, advising on settlement agreements and instructing counsel or advocates where required.
- Supporting the Employment team with non-contentious work, including contracts, handbooks and employment documentation.
- Working to insurer service level agreements, progressing matters through the case management system and assisting with billing and invoicing.
The experience you will bring to the team:
- Previous experience or strong knowledge of employment law.
- The ability to manage a caseload and take responsibility for case strategy, with support where needed.
- Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx, or comparable experience with a desire to qualify.
- Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
- A positive, team-focused approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
This is what you will get in return:
- Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.
- Hybrid or fully remote working options.
- Bristol office base.
- Full-time and part-time applications welcomed.
- Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits.
- Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle benefits.
- Work-life balance initiatives and dress for your day.
- People-focused recognition and referral schemes.
- Development opportunities and routes to qualification.
- The opportunity to join a supportive Employment team within a highly regarded national law firm.
Are you up to the challenge? If you're an Employment Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more.
Employment Lawyer in Bristol employer: Yolk Recruitment Limited
Join a well-established national law firm in Bristol as an Employment Lawyer, where you will thrive in a supportive and people-focused environment. With flexible hybrid or fully remote working options, excellent annual leave, and a commitment to employee development, this role offers a unique opportunity to manage your own caseload while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Embrace diversity and be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages your professional growth.
