Overview
As an Employment Law Associate in Cardiff, you will support a broad client base within one of Wales’ largest Employment & Immigration teams. You will work on day-to-day advisory matters, TUPE and senior exits, and collaborate with Corporate teams to support transactions. The role combines client relationship building, mentoring junior colleagues, and business development in a hybrid, flexible setting. You’ll contribute to a high-performing team aligned with the firm’s growth and client-service standards. This is an opportunity to shape employment solutions across complex transactions.
Pay / Benefits
- Comprehensive health plan and life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- In-person yoga
- Subsidised chiropractor visits
- Free lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays
- Buy/sell annual leave options
Responsibilities
- Advise on day-to-day employment law matters
- Support corporate transactions and restructures with employment law input
- Advise on TUPE and senior exits
- Collaborate with Employment & Immigration and Corporate teams
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development
- Participate in business development initiatives
- Travel regularly to Cardiff and occasionally to London for client meetings
Key requirements
- 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
- Confidence to work independently and collaboratively
- Interest in mentoring and line management
- Commitment to client service and relationship building
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong client relationship skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Employment law expertise
- TUPE knowledge
- Corporate restructuring support
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