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Employment Associate – Bristol

Employment Associate in Bristol. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

Competitive

Compensation

Bristol

Location

Permanent

Term

Listed

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The Role

  • Provide day-to-day employment advice

  • Handle employment aspects of corporate, commercial, and real estate transactions

  • Manage business transfers and outsourcing arrangements

  • Engage in Employment Tribunal, civil court, and appellate litigation

  • Address restructuring, redundancies, TUPE, and other collective matters

  • Oversee industrial relations

  • Conduct internal and regulatory investigations

  • Lead strategic employment projects and ensure compliance with new legislation

  • Work on cross-border and international employment matters

About You

  • Employment Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE

  • Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment work

  • Commercially minded and client-focused

  • Proactive and well-organised

  • Confident in dealing with clients and colleagues

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Enthusiastic about career development

  • Comfortable with a varied and challenging workload

  • Strong academic background advantageous

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary, reviewed annually

  • Flexible and hybrid working options

  • Generous bonus scheme

  • Up to 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service

  • Holiday exchange scheme

  • Private medical insurance

  • Enhanced parental leave

  • Support for disabled employees

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

  • Excellent long-term career progression

Frequently Asked Questions

As specialist recruiters, we bypass standard HR portals and introduce you directly to the hiring partners. We advocate for your salary expectations, ensure your CV highlights exactly what the firm is looking for, and handle all negotiation—all completely free of charge to you.

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Role Summary

Location

Bristol

Salary

Competitive

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — Bristol

Bristol continues to see a surge in Top 50 presence, driven by a desire for quality of life and reduced overheads. Salaries remain highly competitive against London ranges.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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