Employment Associate Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cardiff seeks an experienced Employment Associate with 3-8 PQE. This role involves handling high-profile Employment Tribunal litigation and advisory projects. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working opportunities, and supportive career development. Collaborate with a dynamic team while working with prominent clients across sectors like education and tech.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Wellbeing initiatives

Structured career development

Qualifications

• 3-8 PQE in Employment law (contentious or non-contentious).
• Experience in supervising or mentoring juniors is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious work for major clients.
• Work on complex Employment Tribunal litigation.
• Collaborate with a local team of 20+ lawyers.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Collaboration

Education

3-8 PQE in Employment law

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious work for major clients as part of a growing Cardiff team.
• Work on complex Employment Tribunal litigation, strategic advisory projects and headline-making cases.
• Engage with multi-jurisdictional matters and sector-specific work across education, tech, pharma and retail.
• Collaborate with a strong local team of 20+ lawyers while working with national and international colleagues.

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, whilst 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