Employment Associate – PQE 4+ – Cardiff

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied caseload in employment law, with a focus on equality, discrimination, and tribunal work. You will join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team delivering high‑quality client care in Cardiff. You’ll advise on complex matters, draft and review contracts, and manage restructures, TUPE, and terminations. This is an opportunity to advance your career within a reputable national firm while enjoying hybrid working and professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health and wellbeing app
• Cycle to work scheme
• Workplace pension

Responsibilities

• Advising on equality and discrimination matters
• Representing clients in employment tribunals
• Managing redundancy and restructure processes
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts and policies
• Advising on TUPE transfers and employment terminations
• Negotiating settlements and leading client meetings
• Providing strategic legal advice and support throughout cases
• Managing own caseload and delivering expert advice across employment law

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with proven experience in employment law
• Experience handling employment tribunal cases and discrimination matters
• Knowledge of redundancy, TUPE, and contract law
• Confidence in managing client relationships and complex negotiations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
• Competence in Microsoft Office and case management systems

• strong communication
• interpersonal skills
• teamwork
• Microsoft Office
• case management systems
• employment law expertise

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