Sr Employment Lawyer / Sr Associate - Cardiff - 6+ Years' PQE

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Gym / lifestyle perks

Work life balance

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer to join its Cardiff office on a hybrid basis. The role combines high-level client work with leadership responsibilities across a busy Employment team.

You will manage your own caseload, mentor junior lawyers, drive strategy, and help develop the practice towards senior management and partnership. 6+ years' PQE and strong technical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience across the full spectrum of employment law.
• Proven experience leading, supervising and developing employment lawyers.
• Ability to manage complex tribunal litigation.
• Experience with both claimant and insurer or lay clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of employment matters.
• Providing strategic, technical and practical guidance to the wider team.
• Leading, supervising and mentoring Solicitors and Paralegals.
• Auditing cases to ensure high standards.
• Supporting group profitability and best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic advisory

Mentoring

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/FCILEx qualified or equivalent

Job description

Senior Employment Lawyer / Senior Associate - Cardiff - 6+ Years' PQE

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time

Salary: £65,000 to £75,000

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Employment Lawyer to join its established Employment team, with the option to be based in either Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner with strong technical expertise and proven leadership experience to take on a key role within a large, well structured department.

The Role

You’ll join a sizeable employment group handling a broad mix of claimant and respondent work for legal expenses insurers, businesses, consumers and institutions. This role combines high quality fee earning with team leadership responsibilities and offers a clear pathway into senior management and partnership.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing your own caseload of employment matters
• Providing strategic, technical and practical guidance to the wider team
• Leading, supervising and mentoring Solicitors and Paralegals
• Auditing cases to ensure consistently high standards
• Managing performance and supporting team development
• Handling complaints and liaising with Compliance where required
• Assisting with recruitment for the group
• Representing the team internally and externally to build strong working relationships
• Supporting the Group Leader in driving profitability and best practice

Hybrid working is available, with flexibility around working patterns for those seeking full time or part time arrangements.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEx or extensive equivalent experience
• Significant experience across the full spectrum of employment law
• Strong background in both claimant and respondent work
• Proven experience leading, supervising and developing employment lawyers
• Ability to manage complex tribunal litigation
• Experience working with both lay clients and insurer clients
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A commercial, solutions focused approach

Benefits

• Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits
• Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle perks
• Work life balance and "Dress for Your Day" culture
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Clear development pathways and routes to qualification
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*