Overview
Associate – Employment Litigation – Bristol – 1-3 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate (1-3 years PQE) to join its specialist Employment Practices Litigation (EPL) team in Bristol. Sitting within the firm’s highly regarded Insurance Group, this is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high value and varied EPL and professional indemnity matters for major insurers, professional services firms and corporate clients.
The Role
You will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers in a vibrant, growing team, handling a diverse and challenging caseload. Responsibilities include:
- Managing a caseload of EPL claims for leading Professional Indemnity Insurers and their insureds
- Advising insurers on policy coverage issues, including D&O and management liability policies
- Handling claims from pre litigation through to fully contested proceedings
- Delivering high quality, timely advice aligned with client expectations and service level agreements
- Contributing to team development, including training, process improvements and knowledge sharing
- Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship activity
- Capturing and collating Management Information in line with client requirements
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a motivated and technically strong lawyer with:
- Circa 1-3 years PQE with experience managing EPL or employment litigation claims
- A solid grounding in employment law and tribunal procedures
- Insurance experience (desirable but not essential)
- Strong understanding of litigation processes and case management
- Ability to deliver commercial, pragmatic solutions to clients
- Confidence in building trusted client relationships and working collaboratively
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
- A commitment to contributing to a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture
Benefits
The firm offers:
- High quality, complex and varied EPL and insurance litigation work
- A supportive, inclusive and forward thinking team environment
- Clear career development pathways
- Opportunities to contribute to wider team initiatives and innovation
- Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working support
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*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.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £55000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
