Employment Associate – Cardiff – 3+ years PQE (ORJ921956455) Cardiff, Wales

Salary: GBP65000 - GBP80000 per annum

Employment Associate – Cardiff – 3+ years PQE
Location: Cardiff Office (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £65,000 to £80,000

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a leading international law firm in their search for an Employment Associate to join their high-performing Employment team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of employment matters for major clients across sectors, with exposure to both domestic and international work.

The Role
This is a varied and client-facing position offering high-quality advisory and contentious employment work. Responsibilities include:

  • Advising on disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, TUPE, and discrimination matters
  • Handling Employment Tribunal litigation and High Court claims
  • Supporting employment aspects of corporate transactions and reorganisations
  • Working with major employer clients across sectors including finance, tech, and government
  • Collaborating with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions
  • Contributing to client training, thought leadership, and business development


Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a solicitor with:

  • 3+ years PQE in employment law
  • Strong technical knowledge and litigation experience
  • Excellent drafting and advisory skills
  • A commercial mindset and client-focused approach
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a large, high-performing team
  • Enthusiasm for innovation and continuous learning


Working Arrangements

  • This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work from home and from the Cardiff office, depending on client and team needs.


Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

  • Career development opportunities and international exposure
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Collaborative and inclusive working culture
  • Access to cross-border projects and secondments


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