Associate – Employment Law – Cardiff – 5+ years PQE 

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £65,000 to £85,000 

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a leading Welsh law firm in their search for an experienced Employment Law Associate to join their Employment & Immigration team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of the largest employment and immigration teams in Wales, supporting a broad client base and collaborating with the firm’s Corporate & Private Equity division. 

The Role

This non-contentious role offers a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload. Responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on day-to-day employment law matters
• Supporting corporate transactions and restructures with employment law expertise
• Advising on TUPE and senior exits
• Collaborating with lawyers across the Employment & Immigration and Corporate teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development
• Participating in business development initiatives
• Travelling regularly to Cardiff and occasionally to London for client meetings

Candidate Requirements

• This role is suited to an employment lawyer with:
• 5+ years PQE in employment law
• Experience in corporate support and TUPE/senior exits
• Strong technical and commercial awareness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage time and solve problems effectively
• Confidence to work independently and collaboratively
• Interest in mentoring and line management
• Commitment to client service and relationship building

Working Arrangements

This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work between home and the Cardiff office.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Transparent career development programme with twice-yearly promotion opportunities
• Comprehensive health plan and life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme, in-person yoga, subsidised chiropractor visits
• Free lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays from onsite chef
• Buy/sell annual leave options
• Regular social and wellbeing events
• Inclusive and respectful working culture
• Prime city centre location with access to Welsh coast and countryside

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact: