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Senior Employment Solicitor in City

Yolk Recruitment

City

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A well-regarded law practice in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Employment Law Solicitor to lead their employment offering. The role involves managing a varied caseload, providing legal advice, and delivering strategic direction for the department. Candidates should have a minimum of four years PQE in employment law, with strong commercial acumen and communication skills. Benefits include a hybrid working model, structured career advancement, and various employee perks.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Legal fee discounts
Pension and wellness support
Structured career path into senior leadership

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years PQE in employment law.
  • Proven tribunal experience.
  • Ability to develop business and client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a busy caseload in employment law from instruction to conclusion.
  • Provide both contentious and advisory employment support across diverse clients.
  • Mentor and supervise junior solicitors as part of a collaborative culture.

Skills

Strong communication
Commercial mindset
Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Senior Employment Law Solicitor - Cardiff

Cardiff/ Hybrid (4 days office/1 remote)

Salary DOE- over market rate

A well-regarded, growing regional law practice in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Employment Law Solicitor to lead and expand its employment offering. Known for approachable, effective legal solutions across both public and private sectors, including HR advisory, tribunal representation, and contentious/non-contentious matters, this is a strategic leadership role offering real influence and impact.

The Role
You will take on responsibility for managing a busy caseload covering unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, redundancies, settlement agreements, grievances, employment contracts, and tribunal proceedings

Acting for both claimants and respondents, you'll provide pragmatic legal advice with strong commercial awareness.

This position offers a pathway into senior leadership: you'll help chart the department's strategic direction, deliver growth plans in conjunction with senior leadership, and mentor and supervise junior solicitors

What You'll Do

  • Independently manage a full employment law caseload from instruction to conclusion
  • Provide both contentious and advisory employment support to a varied client base
  • Build strong links with local businesses, HR consultancies, and professional networks to generate new business or and supervise junior team members, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused culture
  • Contribute to employment law strategy and broader firm initiatives

Your Experience

Qualified Solicitor with minimum 4 years PQE in employment law

  • Proven tribunal experience and track record in both advisory and litigation work
  • Experience developing business and maintaining client relationships
  • Strong communication and supervision skills
  • Commercial mindset and strategic thinking

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote (flexible)
  • 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and birthday leave
  • Legal fee discounts, pension, wellness support and staff benefits
  • Structured career path into senior leadership, with support and training

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

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