Employment Associate / Senior Associate – Cardiff – 6+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience)

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Associate or Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join its thriving Cardiff office. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a dynamic, nationally recognised Employment & HR team, handling high quality, complex matters for a diverse corporate client base while playing a visible role in the growth of the practice.

The Role
You will work across a broad mix of contentious and non contentious employment matters, including:

Contentious Work

• Managing Employment Tribunal litigation from inception to final hearing
• Handling complex, high value claims including discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal and breach of contract
• Preparing pleadings, managing disclosure, drafting witness statements and complying with directions
• Supporting or conducting advocacy at preliminary hearings and settlement discussions

Advisory & Non Contentious Work

• Advising employer clients on day to day HR issues including disciplinary, grievance, redundancy and discrimination matters
• Drafting contracts of employment, policies, handbooks and settlement agreements
• Supporting corporate transactions with employment due diligence and TUPE advice
• Advising senior executives and claimants where appropriate
• Assisting with employment related data protection matters

Business Development & Team Contribution

• Taking an active role in seminars, networking events and client training
• Drafting articles, guidance notes and thought leadership pieces
• Supporting partners with the development and growth of the Cardiff practice
• Collaborating with colleagues across the national Employment & HR team

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a lawyer who:

• Has 6+ years’ PQE in employment law
• Has strong experience advising employer clients across a wide range of HR and employment matters
• Has managed Tribunal cases from start to finish, including complex and high value claims
• Demonstrates excellent drafting, research and advisory skills
• Provides practical, commercially minded advice with strong client care skills
• Is an excellent team player with a collaborative approach
• Has an interest in business development and growing client relationships
• Brings strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Has experience in non contentious/corporate support work (desirable but not essential)

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home
• A national team structure offering support, collaboration and shared expertise
• High quality, complex and varied employment work}
• Clear opportunities for progression and long term career development
• A supportive, inclusive and people focused culture
• Access to a full learning and development programme
• A wide range of flexible benefits

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Employment Associate or Senior Associate looking to join a leading national team with excellent career prospects, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.