Associate

Location: Bristol, Bedwas (hybrid) remote working also considered
Join a growing Employment team where you'll make a real impact 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our Employment Team at ARAG Law. Whether you're looking for the flexibility of remote working or a hybrid role from our Bristol or Bedwas offices, you'll be joining a highly supportive team with genuine opportunities for progression. 

You'll work on a varied caseload covering all aspects of employment law, advising both employees and employers on contentious and non-contentious matters. From unfair dismissal and discrimination claims to whistleblowing cases and advising on settlement, no two days are the same. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys litigation, values client relationships, and wants to develop their expertise within a collaborative and ambitious team. 

About ARAG Law 

At ARAG Law, we believe everyone should have access to justice. As part of ARAG UK, we help thousands of individuals and businesses every year to pursue or defend legal claims with confidence. 

Unlike many traditional law firms, we offer a consistent and high-quality flow of work, excellent training and development opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression. We are committed to supporting professional development through internal Training Contracts, SQE and CILEX qualification routes, alongside comprehensive mentoring and supervision. 

You'll join an organisation with an inclusive, supportive culture that places clients at the heart of everything we do and empowers colleagues to build rewarding, long-term careers. 

About the Team 

Our Employment Team consists of more than 50 legal professionals, ranging from Paralegals to Senior Associates. We are a friendly, collaborative group committed to delivering outstanding client outcomes while supporting one another's development. 

We pride ourselves on providing early responsibility, strong supervision and clear career pathways. Alongside challenging and rewarding work, you'll find a welcoming culture with regular team and social events. 

What You'll Be Doing 

You'll manage your own employment law caseload and advise clients across a wide range of matters, including: 

Unfair dismissal claims 
Discrimination claims 
Whistleblowing disputes 
Employment Tribunal proceedings 
Settlement negotiations 

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your files, develop advocacy skills where appropriate, and gain hands-on experience across a broad range of employment disputes and advisory matters. 

We're keen to hear from candidates who have employment law experience and can demonstrate: 

Essential 
Experience advising clients on employment law matters 
A good understanding of Employment Law and Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 
The ability to manage your own caseload effectively 
Excellent client care and communication skills 

Desirable 
Experience working within an employment law team 
Experience managing litigated employment claims 
Qualified Solicitor or equivalent qualification 
We recognise that strong candidates don't always meet every requirement. If you have relevant or transferable experience, we'd still encourage you to apply. 

What's In It For You? 

We believe in rewarding our people and offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including: 
26 days' annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days 
Company pension scheme with enhanced contribution options 
Group Income Protection 
Group Legal Protection 
European Motor Assistance and Home Emergency Assistance
Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits 
Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including free eye tests 
Access to our employee discounts hub, offering savings with thousands of retailers and discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 UK gyms 
Sports and Social Club with subsidised events, theatre trips, wine tastings and more 

Ready to Apply? 

If you're looking to develop your career within a leading employment law team and want to work for an organisation that values development, flexibility and access to justice, we'd love to hear from you. 
If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.

ARAG UK helps businesses and individuals gain access to justice, and it’s our founding principle to enable everybody, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights.

Thousands of businesses and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year safe in the knowledge that ARAG UK are paying their legal bills. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company and a law firm with many opportunities in both areas.

We have historically focussed on delivering legal services to customers solely via our Legal Expenses Insurance products, which provides a steady workload of litigated cases in areas such as;

• Personal Injury
• Litigation & Dispute Management
• Employment
• Business & Commercial

We believe these are exciting times for ARAG Law as part of the wider ARAG UK, and we are looking for likeminded individuals who share our ambition to make our high quality legal solutions accessible and affordable.

You can expect to join an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career in ways that traditional law firms cannot. We are also committed to supporting continued professional development and promote both internal Training Contracts and alternative routes to qualification (SQE/CILEX).

By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do.