Associate

Harrison Clark Rickerbys; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Clark Rickerbys offers an exciting opportunity for an Employment Solicitor / Associate to join their Cardiff Office. The role promises a diverse caseload, engagement with commercial clients, and collaboration with experienced partners. Ideal candidates will possess solid organizational skills and at least 3-5 years PQE in employment law, along with an interest in business development.

Benefits

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Sight tests / Glasses discounts

Bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

International secondments for 0-5 PQE

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

Perks at Work benefits portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

One-third gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE required.
• Experience in commercial or public sector work preferred.
• Proven ability to develop business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on various employment issues across sectors.
• Manage a varied caseload including tribunal work.
• Provide HR support to clients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Business development

Client-focused

Team player

Education

Solicitor qualification (3-5 years PQE)

Job description

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Employment Solicitor / Associate - Cardiff

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor / Associate based in our Cardiff Office, working within the Employment and Immigration Team alongside two of our Employment Partners. The role offers an interesting and varied caseload, including employment tribunal litigation, advising commercial clients, and handling employment aspects of corporate transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on a range of employment issues across various sectors.
• Develop and maintain knowledge on employment law issues, collaborating with colleagues across the team.
• Identify and develop business referral opportunities and participate in business development activities.
• Primarily represent employers and respondents, with the ability to act for senior employees/executives or member organizations if needed.
• Manage a varied caseload, including corporate support, drafting contracts, settlement agreements, restrictive covenants, reorganizations, and TUPE.
• Handle all types of employment tribunal work, including advocacy, for claimants and respondents.
• Familiarity with CPR and employment-related civil litigation is desirable.
• Provide HR support to business and third-sector clients.

About You:

You will need:

• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Ideally 3-5 years PQE.
• Proven ability to develop business.
• A team player who can support and guide colleagues.
• Client-focused with the ability to handle demanding stakeholders.
• Experience with respondent, commercial, or public sector work is preferred; candidates with significant experience acting for representative organizations will also be considered.

Benefits of working with us:

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• International secondments for 0-5 PQE
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• One-third gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

Why choose HCR?

HCR is ideal for those who thrive on challenge and want to develop their careers in a merit-based environment. Our people enjoy working on high-quality, interesting cases, gaining responsibility early, and contributing their ideas. We foster a supportive and energetic workplace where careers can flourish.