Employment Associate Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Private medical insurance and health现金

Employer pension contribution 4%

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Internal training and career develop

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd in Swansea is seeking an Employment Associate Solicitor (NQ+) to join a thriving practice with hybrid working options. You will advise employers and employees across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, working closely with the Employment Director to shape the firm’s offering.

The role offers varied work, direct client contact, and opportunities for business development within a growing practice, with a competitive salary and bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in employment law.
• Strong drafting and contract review skills.
• Able to build and maintain client relationships and provide practical advice.
• Interest in business development and growing a developing practice area.
• Comfortable managing own caseload while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Employment law expertise

Drafting and contract review

Client relationship building

Business development

Team collaboration

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.

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:

• 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:

• 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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