Employment Law Senior Associate

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Direct Line Group Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Employment Litigator to join our team at Direct Line Group. The successful candidate will handle a complex caseload of employment claims, providing clear and accurate legal advice while promptly progressing claims in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Act for clients on the full range of employment disputes, handling conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriate.
  2. Provide accurate and clear legal advice, handle clients' expectations and explain decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly.
  3. Apply a consistent approach to assessing the legal merits of claims.
  4. Identify and own and handle the risks involved in running our business appropriate to the role. This will be kept in line with the relevant risk framework and in compliance with all DLG Legal Services policies and procedures and the SRA Code of Conduct at all times.
  5. Lead your learning & development needs and opportunities for self-progression.
  6. Support the strategic development of department standard methodology, product performance, and the customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  1. At least 3 years experience in handling a caseload of employment claims.
  2. Either a Solicitor, Legal Executive or a Paralegal with relevant experience.
  3. A deep understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure is essential.
  4. An experience of dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance-funded claims would also be desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

  • 9% Private pension contribution
  • Annual bonus - up to 10%
  • 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
  • EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
  • Generous holidays
  • Buy as you earn share scheme
  • Employee discounts and cashback
  • Company car scheme
  • Plus many more

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