Employment Solicitor – 1+ PQE

Tsr Legal; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal in Cardiff is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 1+ PQE to join a leading employment team renowned for High Court litigation and arbitration.

You will handle complex, high-value matters for a diverse client base, with a focus on strategic advice, meticulous drafting, and strong advocacy in landmark disputes.

The role offers an award-winning firm environment, excellent benefits, and a high-quality workload within a supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• PQE of 1+ years in employment litigation/arbitration.
• Ability to manage high-value, complex disputes.
• Strong drafting, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Commercial awareness with practical, strategic advice.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and client service.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on high-profile employment matters.
• Injunctions – obtaining, resisting and enforcing injunctions, including urgent applications.
• Team moves and restrictive covenants – non-compete and non-solicitation disputes.
• Confidential information disputes – trade secrets and sensitive data.
• Complex employment contracts and LLP arrangements – drafting bespoke agreements.

Skills

Employment litigation

Arbitration

Drafting

Advocacy

Commercial awareness

Client service

Job description

Employment Solicitor – 1+ PQE

TSR Legal are currently partnering with a large employment team based in Cardiff UK who are looking to expand the award winning employment team.

Our client is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join a leading UK employment law team with a strong reputation in High Court litigation and arbitration. The successful candidate will work on complex, high-value matters for a diverse range of clients, supporting a highly skilled team in landmark cases and strategic employment disputes.

Key Responsibilities

You will advise and represent clients on a wide range of high-profile employment law matters, including:

• High-value breach of contract claims – Acting for clients in disputes involving senior executives and complex commercial arrangements.
• Injunctions – Advising on obtaining, resisting, and enforcing injunctions, including urgent applications and interim relief.
• Team moves and restrictive covenants – Handling disputes arising from employee departures, including non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
• Confidential information disputes – Protecting client interests in matters relating to trade secrets, sensitive data, and intellectual property.
• Complex employment contracts and LLP arrangements – Drafting and advising on bespoke employment agreements and partnership structures for senior personnel.

About You

We are looking for a solicitor with:

• Post-qualification experience in employment litigation and/or arbitration.
• Proven ability to manage high-value and complex employment disputes.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, strategic advice.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

On offer is the opportunity to join an award winning firm based in Cardiff, who offer an excellent benefit package, quality work, as well as first class working environment.