Employment Associate Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cardiff is looking for an Employment Associate with 3-8 years of PQE in Employment law. This role offers involvement in high-profile cases and the chance to work alongside a strong local team while enjoying a competitive salary and hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player, ready to manage a fast-paced environment and contribute to a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid and flexible working

Private healthcare

Structured career development

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of post-qualification experience in Employment law required.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring juniors is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex Employment Tribunal litigation and advisory projects.
• Work with major clients across various sectors like education and tech.
• Collaborate with a strong local team and support career development.

Skills

3-8 PQE in Employment law

Ability to manage competing priorities

Collaborative team player

Job description

Employment Associate - Cardiff (3+ PQE)

Cardiff/Hybrid

Salary Dependant on Experience

Looking for your next big step in Employment Law? This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most recognised teams, working with major household names and handling some of the most interesting, high-profile cases in the market.

You'll be part of a thriving Cardiff team that's growing, with the chance to work across complex Employment Tribunal litigation, strategic advisory projects and headline-making cases. From multi-jurisdictional matters to sector-specific work across education, tech, pharma and retail, no two days will ever be the same.

Why this role?

• Join one of the largest and most respected Employment practices in the country
• Handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious work for major clients
• Be supported by a strong local team of 20+ lawyers, while collaborating nationally and internationally
• Clear career progression pathways and mentoring support to take you to the next level

What we're looking for:

• 3-8 PQE in Employment law (contentious or non-contentious background welcome)
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
• A collaborative team player, confident in client-facing work
• Experience in supervising or mentoring juniors would be an advantage

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary package (above market average in Cardiff)
• Hybrid and flexible working to fit your lifestyle
• Structured career development, training, and secondment opportunities
• Private healthcare, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive, inclusive culture

This is your chance to work at the cutting edge of employment law, delivering exceptional results for blue-chip clients, while building a career in a team that will invest in you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion or get in touch with Nicole Smith- Managing Consultant.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, while we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.