Employment Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier employment law team in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Associate with 6-8 years PQE to provide high-quality advice on international employment matters, including relocation and compliance. The role includes managing a diverse caseload, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development in a dynamic environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in employment law and global mobility.
• Experience in relocation and immigration matters.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on international employment matters including relocation and compliance.
• Manage diverse cases from employee relations to high-level advisory work.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates.

Skills

International employment law

Global mobility

Employee relations

Discrimination matters

Client relationship management

Education

6-8 years PQE in Employment Law

Job description

Senior Associate - Employment Law (6-8 PQE) - Cardiff

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate with 6-8 years' PQE to join a top-tier employment law team in Cardiff. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of employment matters, with a particular focus on global mobility.

The Role:

As a Senior Associate in the Employment team, you will provide high-quality advice across a wide range of employment law matters, with a special emphasis on global mobility issues. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on international employment matters, including relocation, immigration, and compliance with tax and employment regulations for employees moving across borders.
• Managing a diverse caseload of employment law issues, ranging from employee relations and discrimination matters to high-level advisory work.
• Working closely with senior associates and partners on complex employment cases and projects.
• Supervising and mentoring junior associates, trainees, and paralegals.
• Contributing to business development and client relationship management, helping to grow the firm's employment practice.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have:

• 6-8 years of post-qualification experience in employment law, with a solid understanding of international employment law and global mobility.
• Strong technical expertise in employment law, with experience in relocation, immigration, and tax-related matters.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear, commercial advice.
• A proactive, business development-driven mindset with a track record of building client relationships.
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients, and experience supervising junior team members.

What's on Offer:

• Based in Cardiff, with flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work in a high-performing, dynamic employment team, handling both domestic and international employment matters.
• A supportive and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you are a skilled Employment Solicitor with a focus on global mobility and are looking for an exciting new challenge in Cardiff, apply now for immediate consideration or contact us for more details.

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