Associate - Employment Practices Litigation (EPL) - Bristol - 4-6 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £68,000 to £75,000
A leading UK law firm is seeking an Associate with 4-5 years' PQE to join its specialist Employment Practices Litigation (EPL) team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a vibrant, growing practice handling high quality, complex liability and coverage matters for major insurers and professional services clients.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of EPL matters, including:
- Defending liability claims pre and post litigation
- Advising insurers on policy coverage issues, including D&O and EPL
- Acting for a broad range of insured professionals and businesses
- Delivering timely, high quality client service aligned with SLAs and working practices
- Contributing to team development, training, induction and process improvements
- Capturing and collating Management Information for client reporting
- Supporting business development and client initiatives
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 4-5 years PQE with experience managing EPL claims
- Strong grounding in employment litigation; insurance experience desirable
- Good understanding of employment law and tribunal procedures
- Solid knowledge of legal procedures and case management
- Ability to deliver commercial, pragmatic solutions
- Confidence interacting with clients and building trusted relationships
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
- A collaborative, inclusive and supportive approach to team culture
Benefits
The firm offers:
- A supportive, inclusive working environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Exposure to high value, complex EPL matters
- Clear progression pathways and ongoing professional development
- Opportunities to contribute to team initiatives and wider firm projects
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.*
