Employment Lawyer – 1+ PQE – Cardiff

Overview

In this role you join a leading Employment team handling high-profile contentious work within a collaborative, fast-paced firm with a global reach. You will work on complex disputes, from High Court and Employment Tribunal claims to injunctions and restrictive covenants, while supporting day-to-day HR queries and transactional matters. The position offers exposure to precedent-setting cases and international employment projects, contributing to the team’s reputation for excellence. You will engage with clients and colleagues to shape strategy and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value breach of contract claims
• Manage injunctions (obtaining, resisting, enforcing)
• Work on team moves, restrictive covenants, and confidential information disputes
• Contribute to complex contracts and LLP arrangements
• Support Employment Tribunal claims and High Court litigation
• Engage in collective issues, transactional support, and global mobility
• Participate in international employment projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on high-quality, challenging matters

Key requirements

• 1+ years PQE in employment law
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Commercial, proactive mindset with attention to detail
• Interest in business development and client engagement
• Knowledge of financial services conduct/regulatory issues is a plus but not essential
• High Court disputes/arbitration experience desirable

• strong drafting
• analytical thinking
• clear communication
• employment law expertise
• high court disputes/arbitration experience
• knowledge of financial services conduct/regulatory issues (preferred)

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