Employment Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Bristol Area
  • £68,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
This firm has firmly established itself as a key player in the legal market, earning a strong reputation for working on high-profile projects and serving prestigious clients typically associated with City-based firms. Known for its innovative approach, the firm excels in sectors such as clean energy, banking, digital, and telecoms, offering a unique blend of modern legal expertise underpinned by a commitment to technology and investment.With a string of awards, including 'Law Firm of the Year,' the firm's culture is one of forward-thinking professionalism and collaboration, fostering an environment that stands out in the legal community.The Role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Associate (1-4 years PQE) to join the growing Employment team in the firm's Bristol office. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse and high-quality caseload, working closely with Partners and senior team members. The work will span both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with a primary focus on representing respondents in employment tribunal claims.The successful candidate will advise employers on a wide range of issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, restructurings, and redundancies. Additionally, the role involves supporting clients with employment-related documentation, such as drafting consultancy agreements, settlement agreements, staff handbooks, and providing guidance on outsourcing contracts and restrictive covenants.The firm's client base is diverse, ranging from small start-ups to large national corporations, and the team is experiencing an influx of work due to the reputation and expertise of its senior lawyers. This is an excellent opportunity to advance a legal career by learning from top practitioners in the field.The Ideal Candidate:The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 1-4 years PQE in employment law, ideally with experience in a reputable employment team and a passion for further developing expertise in this area.The successful candidate will have strong commercial awareness, excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to manage workloads effectively. A proactive attitude toward business development and a keen interest in staying current with developments in employment law is essential. The candidate will also thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment, contributing to the firm's positive culture.What's on Offer:
  • Above-market salary and a comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
  • Access to high-quality employment work and complex legal matters
  • A supportive working environment with exceptional career development opportunities
  • Flexibility in working arrangements, including hybrid working options to support work/life balance
About the Firm:This fast-paced, rapidly growing firm is a leader in the legal market, consistently recognized for its innovative approach and forward-thinking strategies. With over 1,800 professionals across the UK and a global network, the firm serves a diverse range of high-profile clients and continues to build on its success as one of the most respected names in the industry.Named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023, the firm fosters a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development, where everyone is encouraged to be their whole self and contribute meaningfully to the firm's ongoing success.How to Apply:This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Employment Associate to further their career with a leading national firm. Interested candidates are invited to apply for immediate consideration or reach out for a confidential conversation about the role.The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Employment AssociateAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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