Associate Employment Law,Cardiff - 5+ years PQE

Associate - Employment Law - Cardiff - 5+ years PQE

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £65,000 to £85,000

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a leading Welsh law firm in their search for an experienced Employment Law Associate to join their Employment & Immigration team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of the largest employment and immigration teams in Wales, supporting a broad client base and collaborating with the firm's Corporate & Private Equity division.

The Role

This non-contentious role offers a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload. Responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on day-to-day employment law matters
• Supporting corporate transactions and restructures with employment law expertise
• Advising on TUPE and senior exits
• Collaborating with lawyers across the Employment & Immigration and Corporate teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development
• Participating in business development initiatives
• Travelling regularly to Cardiff and occasionally to London for client meetings

Candidate Requirements

• This role is suited to an employment lawyer with:
• 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 effectively
• Confidence to work independently and collaboratively
• Interest in mentoring and line management
• Commitment to client service and relationship building

Working Arrangements

This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work between home and the Cardiff office.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Transparent career development programme with twice-yearly promotion opportunities
• Comprehensive health plan and life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme, in-person yoga, subsidised chiropractor visits
• Free lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays from onsite chef
• Buy/sell annual leave options
• Regular social and wellbeing events
• Inclusive and respectful working culture
• Prime city centre location with access to Welsh coast and countryside

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

📧 oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
🔗 Olivia Reed | LinkedIn

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

*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.*