Employment Associate Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Employer pension contribution 4%

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Internal training and career developp.

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Swansea is seeking an Employment Associate Solicitor (NQ+). The role blends contentious and non-contentious employment work within a growing commercial litigation team, with hybrid working and a competitive salary and bonus scheme.

You will work closely with the Employment Director, advise on complex contracts, TUPE transfers, and HR policies, and contribute to business development as the firm expands its employment offering.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment law.
• Strong drafting skills and technical knowledge.
• Ability to manage own caseload and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment disputes, tribunal cases, and resolution strategies.
• Advise on complex employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Support businesses through TUPE transfers, restructures, and redundancies.
• Provide strategic HR advice to clients and assist with policy development.
• Collaborate with corporate team to grow the employment offering.

Skills

Employment law

Drafting skills

Client relations

Caseload management

Job description

Employment Associate Solicitor | NQ+ | Swansea | Hybrid working | Competitive salary | this is a rare opportunity for an Employment Associate Solicitor to join a thriving commercial litigation team. The firm offers the successful candidate an attractive salary and bonus scheme.

Opportunity

You will work directly alongside the Employment Director at this firm, playing a key role in developing employment law offering, advising both employers and employees across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, wants genuine client contact, and is keen to help shape the future growth of an expanding practice. The position offers flexibility in terms of location, with the successful candidate being able to work from any of the firm's office locations following an initial onboarding period.

The role

The successful candidate will be working in areas of contentious and advisory employment law such as:

• Handling employment disputes, tribunal cases, and resolution strategies
• Advising clients on complex employment contracts, policies, and procedures
• Supporting businesses through TUPE transfer, restructures, and redundancy programs
• Offering support to the corporate commercial team
• Offering strategic HR advice on matters such as dismissals, grievances, and employee relations.

The candidate

The role is open to candidates of varying PQE as capability and character are key to this appointment. The firm is looking for some who:

• Has experience in employment law
• Has strong technical knowledge and excellent drafting skills
• Enjoys building client relations and delivering practical, commercial advice
• Is confident managing their own caseload while working collaboratively within a team
• Has an interest in business development and helping grow a developing practice area
• Shares the firms values and commitment to outstanding client service

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution of 4%
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal training and career development opportunities

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