Solicitor - Employment Law - Cardiff - PQE 2+

Solicitor - Employment Law - Cardiff - PQE 2+
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid, Fully Remote, or Flexible Working Options)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full time or Part time
Salary: £40,000 to £55,000

A well established national law firm is seeking a Solicitor or FCILEx lawyer with a strong interest in Employment Law to join its busy and supportive Employment team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied caseload, contribute to both contentious and non contentious work, and develop your career within a collaborative environment that places a high value on flexibility and work-life balance.

The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a caseload of employment matters, primarily for legal expense insurer clients, including:

• Advising on potential Employment Tribunal claims
• Running Tribunal cases, including drafting pleadings and witness statements
• Negotiating settlements and advising on settlement agreements
• Instructing counsel or advocates where required
• Working in line with insurer service level agreements
• Supporting non contentious work such as drafting contracts, handbooks and employment documentation
• Providing reactive and proactive advice to commercial clients, including telephone advice
• Contributing to marketing initiatives, including legal updates and client training
• Progressing files using the firm's case management system
• Managing billing and invoicing

There may also be opportunities to supervise junior case handlers.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified lawyer with:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or FCILEx, or equivalent experience with a desire to qualify
• A genuine passion for employment law
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Confidence in taking responsibility for cases and strategy (with supervisory support)
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• A positive, proactive approach
• Previous experience or knowledge of Employment Law
• Experience managing a caseload

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid or fully remote options
• Excellent annual leave and wellbeing benefits
• Health Cash Plan and lifestyle perks, including gym benefits
• Work life balance and a "Dress for Your Day" culture
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and routes to qualification
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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.*