Employment Managing Associate

Job title:

Employment Managing Associate

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment

Job description

This highly regarded national law firm, based in Bristol, is seeking to recruit a Managing Associate to join its Chambers UK and Legal 500 ranked Employment team. The team is recognized as a National Leader in the sector, with a strong reputation for providing top-tier legal services to clients across various industries, including retail, public, and financial services sectors. As a key member of the team, the Managing Associate will have the opportunity to work alongside“Leading Individuals” as recognised in the Legal 500. Depending on experience, there will be opportunities for Partnership from an early stage in their career.The firm’s Employment team has a significant presence across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, providing comprehensive employment support. This fast-growing team is known for its expertise in defending Employment Tribunal claims, advising on corporate deals, and offering strategic HR support.The RoleThe position offers an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Employment Lawyer to take on a senior role within a top-tier team and support the growth of the Employment offering. The Managing Associate will be involved in high-quality, varied work, including:

• Advising employers on workplace issues such as disciplinaries, grievances, restructuring, and redundancies
• Leading on complex Employment Tribunal claims, predominantly acting for Respondents
• Providing employment law support on TUPE matters, corporate deals, outsourcing contracts, and client training
• Enforcing post-termination restrictive covenants
• Drafting contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, staff handbooks, settlement agreements, and other employment-related documentation
• Utilising existing experience in advising large corporates, including liaising with board-level HR, general counsel, and in-house employment counsel
• Collaborating with Partners and senior team members on business development strategies
• Supervising and supporting junior lawyers, including Associates, Trainees, and Paralegals

The Ideal CandidateThe firm is seeking a Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) with at least 7 years PQE who can demonstrate:

• Extensive experience across all areas of employment law, particularly advising large corporate clients
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively
• A client-focused approach with the ability to nurture and maintain long-standing client relationships
• Proven experience in supervising and managing junior team members
• Ambition and drive to succeed as a senior member of the team, with a commitment to developing the firm’s offering both locally and nationally

The TeamThe Employment team is recognised as a “National Leader” (Band 1) by Chambers and Partners 2024. The team comprises over 30 specialists who provide advice across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Their work includes:

• Business reorganisations, redundancies, and advice on sensitive reputational issues
• Boardroom support on corporate governance and reputational matters
• Employment Tribunal representation, internal investigations, and employee consultation
• Expertise in TUPE and outsourcing
• Employment law training and strategic support on business-as-usual matters

About the FirmThis fast-growing, forward-thinking law firm helps clients stay one step ahead while doing the same for its people. The firm works with high-profile clients in innovative sectors and has over 1,800 people across the UK, with additional networks in Europe, India, and the US. The firm was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023, marking its third consecutive win of this prestigious accolade.The firm is committed to maintaining an open, collaborative culture where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, have a voice, and contribute to the firm’s success. The firm’s commitment to supporting people, clients, and communities is central to its ethos.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We’re a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Employment Managing AssociateAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI’d like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI’d like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs

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Expected salary

£90000 – 110000 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:48:46 GMT

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