Employment Law Senior Associate

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Direct Line Group Full time

At Direct Line Group, we strive to make law accessible and easy to understand for everyone. As a key player in the insurance industry, we provide legal services to over 50,000 customers annually.

We are currently seeking a Senior Employment Litigator to join our team on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

This role involves handling complex employment claims of varying degrees of complexity, providing clear and accurate legal advice, and promptly progressing claims in a timely manner. You will also supervise other employment lawyers within the team, offering support and guidance throughout the litigation process.

  1. You will act as a representative for clients on a wide range of employment disputes, from initial assessment to final hearing and beyond.
  2. You will provide precise and clear legal advice, manage client expectations, and explain decisions and the claims process clearly and succinctly.
  3. You will adopt a consistent approach to evaluating the legal merits of claims.
  4. You will identify and address risks involved in running our business, adhering to the relevant risk framework and all DLG Legal Services policies and procedures.
  5. You will drive your own learning and development needs, as well as opportunities for self-improvement.
  6. You will contribute to the strategic development of departmental standards, product performance, and customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you should have at least 3 years of experience in handling employment claims, be a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Paralegal with relevant experience, possess a deep understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure, and preferably have experience dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance-funded claims.

Benefits include:

  • 35 hours/week (Mon-Fri), working hours 9am-5pm
  • An estimated salary of £60,000 per annum, plus additional benefits such as private pension contribution, annual bonus, and employee discounts


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