Solicitor – Employment Law – Cardiff – 5-8 Years PQE

Overview

As an Employment Law Solicitor in Cardiff, you will handle a mixed caseload across contentious and non-contentious matters for a diverse client base. You will contribute to the growth of an established team by delivering high-quality advice, strategy, and documentation. The role combines tribunal advocacy, advisory work, and corporate support, offering a broad, technically demanding practice. You’ll work within a collaborative, client-focused culture and have opportunities for progression. This position appeals to a commercially minded lawyer seeking to shape employment outcomes at pace.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave
• private medical insurance
• 5% pension contribution
• death in service cover
• Ride to Work scheme
• Welsh language support during working hours

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Employment Tribunal litigation from instruction to conclusion
• Draft pleadings, manage disclosure and prepare witness statements
• Advise on complex claims including discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair/constructive dismissal, equal pay, breach of contract and redundancy
• Conduct or support advocacy at preliminary hearings and settlement discussions
• Provide strategic guidance on disputes, risk management and settlement strategy
• Draft, negotiate and advise on employment contracts, service agreements, policies and handbooks
• Advise on internal HR processes (disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability)
• Support restructuring and redundancy exercises
• Assist with due diligence, warranties, indemnities and TUPE in corporate transactions

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5-8 years PQE
• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Ability to manage a varied caseload autonomously with minimal supervision
• Strong drafting experience (contracts, policies, settlement agreements)
• Experience managing Employment Tribunal cases from start to finish

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to build rapport and deliver high-quality client service
• Commercially minded with a practical, business-friendly approach
• Superior knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law
• Analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide clear, concise, commercially focused advice

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