Solicitor - Employment Law - Cardiff - 2-5 Years PQE

Reference: ORJ921957967C_1787315075Solicitor - Employment Law - Cardiff - 2-5 Years PQELocation: CardiffType of Role: Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours per week)Salary: 45,000 to 60,000 (depending on experience)A well established and growing employment team is seeking an Employment Law Solicitor (2-5 years PQE) to join its Cardiff office.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a broad range of contentious and non contentious employment matters, supporting a diverse client base while developing your expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The RoleYou will manage and assist on a varied caseload, including:Contentious Employment MattersSupporting Employment Tribunal litigation from instruction to conclusionDrafting pleadings, managing disclosure and preparing witness statementsAdvising on discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair/constructive dismissal, equal pay, breach of contract and redundancy disputesConducting or supporting advocacy at preliminary hearings and settlement discussionsProviding strategic guidance on disputes, risk management and settlement strategyNon Contentious Employment WorkDrafting, negotiating and advising on employment contracts, service agreements, policies and handbooksAssisting with internal HR processes (disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability)Advising on restructuring and redundancy exercisesSupporting corporate transactions with due diligence, warranties, indemnities and TUPE adviceAssisting with investigations involving disciplinary, grievance or whistleblowing issuesCandidate RequirementsThis role is suited to a solicitor who:Qualifications & ExperienceIs a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2-5 years' PQEHas experience across both contentious and non contentious employment lawHas strong drafting experience (contracts, policies, settlement agreements)Has assisted on Employment Tribunal matters from start to finishKnowledge & Technical SkillsExcellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and case lawAbility to deliver clear, concise and commercially focused adviceStrong analytical, drafting and problem solving skillsConfidence handling complex or sensitive mattersCommunication & Interpersonal SkillsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to build rapport and deliver high quality client serviceSkilled at presenting technical legal points in a practical, business friendly wayPersonal QualitiesCommercially minded with a pragmatic, solutions focused approachOrganised, efficient and able to manage competing deadlinesProactive, collaborative and committed to delivering consistently high quality workCalm under pressure with strong judgement and discretionDesirableWelsh language skillsExperience supervising junior fee earnersAdvocacy experience at Employment Tribunal hearingsBusiness development or networking experienceSector specific experience (public sector, education, healthcare, tech, retail, manufacturing)What the Firm OffersCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package25 days' annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate medical insurance (option to add family members)5% pension contributionDeath in service coverCompany sick pay (up to 4 weeks per year)Ride to Work schemeSupport to learn Welsh during working hoursGym discount schemeRecruitment referral bonusProgressive family leave policiesOpportunities for progression and long term career developmentExposure to high quality, varied employment workSupportive and collaborative team cultureHow to ApplyIf you're an Employment Law Solicitor looking to develop your career within a supportive and forward thinking team, 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.ukPhone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761The firm welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates and is committed to equality of opportunity.

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.*

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