Employment Solicitor 2-5 PQE – Cardiff

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied employment caseload within a well-established, Legal 500-recognised firm. You will work closely with senior lawyers while managing your own matters, spanning contentious and advisory work. You’ll assist with Employment Tribunal litigation and advise on discrimination, whistleblowing, dismissal, equal pay, and related disputes. There is a strong emphasis on drafting contracts, policies and handbooks, and supporting HR teams and business owners across sectors. This is a collaborative, high-quality environment with clear progression opportunities and meaningful client contact.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• private medical insurance
• enhanced family leave
• hybrid working after probation
• comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad mix of contentious and advisory employment work
• Assist with Employment Tribunal litigation from start to finish
• Advise on discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair and constructive dismissal, equal pay, breach of contract and redundancy disputes
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts, service agreements, policies and handbooks
• Support disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability processes
• Assist with restructuring and redundancy exercises; advise on TUPE and due diligence for corporate transactions
• Conduct internal investigations involving grievance, disciplinary or whistleblowing issues
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice to business owners, HR teams and senior management across sectors

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-5 years’ PQE in employment law
• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Strong drafting skills, particularly contracts, policies and settlement agreements
• Confident assisting with Tribunal litigation and managing matters with supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines
• Calm, professional and able to handle sensitive or complex issues

• Excellent communication skills
• Organised and proactive
• Calm and professional
• Drafting of contracts, policies and settlement agreements
• Employment Tribunal litigation
• TUPE and due diligence for corporate transactions

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