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.