Employment Solicitor

Service Care Legal; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is currently seeking an experienced Locum Employment Solicitor to join a local authority in Cardiff. This role offers competitive hourly rates of £44.48 to £55, dependent on payment option, and flexible locum assignments tailored to your schedule. Applicants must be qualified Solicitors in England & Wales with experience in employment law. The role provides opportunities for hybrid work and is vital for supporting HR teams and managing tribunal claims.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Remote and hybrid working opportunities

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employment law (private practice or public sector).
• Confident handling own caseload independently.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Drafting contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims, including case preparation and advocacy.

Skills

Employment law

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Tribunal advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Overview

Service care solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Employment Solicitors to support a local authority based in Cardiff. They can offer flexible locum assignments tailored to your schedule and preferences.

This role is on a 3 months contract with potential to extend.

Rates are competitive and paid weekly via different payment options:

• PAYE (Inc.Hol) - £44.48 £48.87 per hour
• Umbrella - £50-£55 per hour

Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Drafting contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims, including case preparation and advocacy
• Advising on TUPE, redundancies, disciplinary procedures, and grievance matters
• Supporting HR teams, senior managers, and external clients as required

About you

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with valid practising certificate
• Proven experience in employment law (private practice or public sector)
• Confident handling own caseload independently
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Tribunal advocacy experience is advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates, paid weekly
• Remote and hybrid working opportunities
• Flexible hours

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about current locum opportunities in employment law.

Referral

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Job Information

• Job Title: Employment Solicitor (Locum)
• Company: Service Care Legal
• Location: Cardiff, Cardiff
• Posted: Sep 1st 2025
• Closes: Oct 2nd 2025
• Sector: Legal
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time