Employment Lawyer - High Court & Arbitration - Cardiff

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeking an Employment Lawyer to focus on High Court disputes and arbitration. The role offers hybrid flexibility and a competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £95,000. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years PQE and strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively on high-profile cases within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-linked bonus

Hybrid working arrangements

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in employment law, focusing on High Court disputes and/or arbitration.
• Prior experience or knowledge of financial services conduct (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on high-value breach of contract claims.
• Obtain, resist, and enforce injunctions.
• Handle disputes regarding restrictive covenants.
• Support clients in financial services sectors.
• Contribute to cross-border projects.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

Employment Lawyer - High Court & Arbitration - Cardiff - 3+ Years PQE

Location: Cardiff (with hybrid flexibility)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Employment Lawyer with a strong focus on High Court employment disputes and arbitration to join its nationally recognised Employment Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity to work with high-profile clients in the financial and professional services sectors, advising on complex contentious employment matters within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for advising clients on a wide range of contentious employment matters, including:

• High value breach of contract claims
• Obtaining, resisting, and enforcing injunctions
• Team moves, restrictive covenants, and disputes concerning confidential information
• Complex employment contracts and LLP arrangements
• Supporting clients in the financial and professional services sectors
• Contributing to wider employment practice initiatives and cross-border projects

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 3+ years PQE in employment law, with a focus on High Court disputes and/or arbitration
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive, ambitious, and commercial mindset
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Prior experience or knowledge of financial services conduct and regulatory issues (advantageous but not essential)

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus
• Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility
• Opportunities to work on high-profile, precedent-setting cases
• A supportive, professional, and friendly team culture
• Clear career progression pathways within a nationally recognised employment practice

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
📧 Email: [e-mail]
📞 Phone: [phone]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.