Overview
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.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £60000 – £80000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,
