Employment Associate Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible location after onboarding

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Staff training and development

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment seeks an Employment Associate Solicitor to join a growing Commercial Litigation and Employment team in Swansea with hybrid working. The role offers involvement across contentious and non-contentious matters, advising employers and employees, and a clear path to develop the department.

Applications from varying PQE levels are welcomed; a pragmatic, client-focused approach and strong drafting skills are essential for success in this expanding practice area.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment law across contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills.
• Commercially aware with ability to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment disputes, tribunals, settlements, and HR policies.
• Draft contracts, policies, and procedures with commercial focus.
• Support TUPE transfers and business restructures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and the wider team.
• Contribute to growing the employment practice.

Skills

Employment law

Drafting

Business development

Client relations

Team collaboration

Job description

Employment Associate Solicitor

Location: Swansea / Hybrid

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Associate Solicitor to join a growing Commercial Litigation and Employment team within an established regional law firm.

Working closely with the Employment Director, you will play a key role in developing and expanding the firm's employment law offering, advising both employers and employees across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious employment solicitor who enjoys variety, wants genuine client contact and is keen to have an active role in the growth of a developing practice area.

Applications are welcomed from candidates at varying levels of PQE, with technical ability, commercial awareness and attitude being key considerations.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of employment matters, including:

• Employment disputes and Employment Tribunal proceedings
• Settlement and dispute resolution
• Employment contracts, policies and procedures
• TUPE transfers
• Business restructures and redundancies
• Strategic HR and employee relations matters
• Dismissals and grievances
• Supporting the wider Corporate & Commercial team on employment-related matters
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload while working alongside an experienced team and contributing to the continued development of the department.

About You

• Have experience working within employment law
• Possess strong technical knowledge and excellent drafting skills
• Be confident advising clients and providing practical, commercially focused solutions
• Be comfortable managing their own caseload
• Have excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a wider team
• Have an interest in business development and helping to grow a developing employment practice
• Be committed to delivering an excellent level of client service

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Flexible location following an initial onboarding period
• Strong career development and progression opportunities
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal training and development
• The opportunity to play a genuine role in growing an expanding employment law offering
• Consideration of part-time working, with a minimum commitment of three days per week

Why Consider This Role?

This is more than simply a fee-earning position. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, build strong client relationships and help shape the future direction of a growing employment practice.

The firm places a strong emphasis on people, professional development, work-life balance and client service, making this an excellent opportunity for an employment solicitor looking for their next long-term move.