New! Head of Employment / Lawyer

TSR Legal; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded legal firm in Swansea is seeking a skilled Head of Employment to expand their team. The role involves providing expert legal advice on various employment law matters, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with significant experience in employment law. This position offers hybrid working and an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid/Flexible Working

Extensive full benefit package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in employment law.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proven track record of handling complex employment law cases.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice to clients on employment law issues.
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts and legal documents.
• Keeping abreast of developments in employment law.

Skills

Expert legal advice on employment law

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Qualified solicitor with at least 7 years PQE

Job description

Head of Employment – Swansea / South Wales

TSR Legal are currently partnering with a well‑regarded Legal 200 firm with offices in South Wales who are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Head of Employment for this new team. You will play a crucial role in providing high‑quality legal advice and representation to clients on a range of employment law matters. The role will involve expanding the firm's existing Employment team in Swansea / South Wales.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice to clients on employment law issues, including but not limited to HR policies, redundancies, disciplinary, employment tribunals and settlement agreements.
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, settlement agreements and other legal documents.
• Keeping abreast of developments in employment law and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Working with clients across a broad range of industries.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in employment law, with at least 7 years PQE.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proven track record of successfully handling complex employment law cases.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Benefits

• Hybrid/Flexible Working.
• Top 200 Law Firm.
• Extensive full benefit package.

If you are a senior employment solicitor looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Rob at TSR Legal on 02920 388100 or [e-mail] for a confidential discussion or apply to the role and Rob will be in touch.