Position: Employment Associate/Senior Associate Salary: Competitive Location: Cardiff/Hybrid Overview I’m working with a well-respected Legal 500 firm who are looking to add an Associate or Senior Associate to join their Employment team in Cardiff. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career development, with real prospects for advancement. The team advises on all areas of employment law and represents a wide range of national and international clients across the public, private, and third sectors, providing a strong platform to develop technical expertise and business development skills within a supportive and thriving environment. The Role This position allows for hybrid working as part of a friendly and committed team. You will engage in a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, primarily supporting employer clients. This includes handling disputes, providing general advisory services, corporate support, and occasional client training. Clients span a variety of sectors, including household-name retailers, NHS bodies, government, and third-sector organisations, ensuring a diverse workload and opportunities to work on interesting and impactful matters. You will assist Partners in supervising and developing junior team members while benefiting from collaboration with a larger team across the firm’s other offices. Who You must demonstrate solid technical expertise, intellectual ability, and a passion for employment law. Key skills include strong analytical, research, drafting, and negotiation abilities, along with a relationship-driven approach, excellent communication, and matter management capabilities. A track record in practice development and a proficiency with IT are also essential, alongside self-motivation and the ability to take responsibility for matters. Why This firm offers solicitors the chance to work on high-quality legal matters within a supportive and collaborative environment. The firm emphasises professional development, providing clear career progression pathways, training programs, and mentorship opportunities. Employees benefit from a strong work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and a competitive benefits package, including generous holidays, private healthcare, and pension contributions. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing, the firm combines a national reputation with regional accessibility, offering a dynamic and rewarding place to advance your legal career. To apply for this position, please send an updated CV to . For a confidential chat regarding this position, or an overview of the Southwest legal market, reach out to .

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