Overview
Department: Employment
Contract Type: Part Time / Permanent
Location: Exeter / Bristol
Job Summary
Ashfords Employment team is seeking to recruit a Knowledge Lawyer, based in either our Exeter or Bristol office, ideally on a part-time basis (34 days per week).
Previously named Employment Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards and consistently ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, our team is known for providing pragmatic, rigorous and commercially focused advice to clients across the public and private sectors, locally, nationally and internationally.
The team advise a wide range of clients, including businesses, public sector organisations, and senior executives on all aspects of employment law. We provide strategic and practical solutions on matters such as employment contracts, policies, workplace disputes, discrimination, TUPE, redundancy, and complex employment litigation.
Motivated and proactive, you will keep the department’s fee earners up to date with the latest legal developments and market practice. You will ensure they have the information and resources needed to deliver technically excellent advice to clients by raising awareness of new developments in employment law and HR best practice, providing regular updates and training sessions, and producing and maintaining internal protocols, guidance notes, precedents, and templates.
In this non-fee earning role, you will be part of the firm’s established Knowledge Management team, providing knowledge and training support to the Employment department.
Who You Are
As a suitably qualified and experienced Employment lawyer (preferably with 6+ years PQE), you will have the ability to understand and relate to internal and external client needs, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent client care.
With strong project management skills, you will have shown your ability to cope with pressures arising from handling multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you will be able to develop and implement effective systems to organise your work and meet users’ needs, whilst maintaining a flexible and adaptable attitude.
Working as part of the Knowledge Management team and alongside colleagues across the Employment team, you will be known for being positive, proactive, and a team player, keen to contribute and collaborate across all levels of the firm. With strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills, you are experienced in forging effective working relationships with partners, colleagues, and clients, and quickly gain an understanding of their needs and perspectives.
As a Knowledge Lawyer, you will be a vital resource for the team and enjoy a varied and interesting workload.
Your Career. Our Commitment.
At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.
When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.
With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.
Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.
Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.
Our offer
We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.
Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee-led diversity and inclusion groups.
You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.
What’s next?
Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.
We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you.
At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us.
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