Employment Associate

Employment Associate (2+ PQE) - Bristol

Are you a talented Employment Associate looking to advance your career? This prestigious international firm is seeking a motivated employment lawyer (2+ PQE) to join their highly regarded Employment team in Bristol.

The Firm

This is a rare opportunity to work for one of the world's most respected law firms, known for its global reach and outstanding legal expertise. Consistently ranked in Tier 1 by Legal 500 across numerous practice areas, the firm has a proven record of developing top legal talent internationally.

With innovation at the core of its approach, the firm enables employees to work with leading global clients on complex, high-profile matters. Its award-winning reputation is backed by a collaborative, supportive culture that places a strong emphasis on work-life balance and career development.

Lawyers here enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and structured progression opportunities within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

The Role

You will advise major commercial clients-including FTSE 100 companies and financial services institutions-on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Typical work includes:

• Day-to-day HR advisory matters (e.g. disciplinary, grievance, family leave, working time)
• Employment aspects of corporate and real estate transactions (including TUPE and outsourcing)
• Employment litigation in tribunals and civil courts
• Collective employment matters such as restructures and redundancies
• Internal investigations and regulatory compliance reviews

You will be part of a top-tier UK Employment team, collaborating on complex, cross-border mandates while contributing to the continued expansion of the practice in the South West.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE in employment law
• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Strong technical and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships
• A collaborative and proactive approach

What's on Offer?

• Competitive and market-leading salary
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Private medical cover and enhanced family leave
• Clear career progression within a globally respected firm

This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior employment lawyer to join a truly elite firm while enjoying the benefits of a Bristol-based role.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact Tom Amer at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.