Employment Associate - Cardiff - 3+ years PQE

Employment Associate - Cardiff - 3+ years PQE

Location: Cardiff Office (Hybrid & Flexible)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £65,000 to £80,000

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a leading international law firm in their search for an Employment Associate to join their high-performing Employment team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of employment matters for major clients across sectors, with exposure to both domestic and international work.

The Role

This is a varied and client-facing position offering high-quality advisory and contentious employment work. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, TUPE, and discrimination matters
• Handling Employment Tribunal litigation and High Court claims
• Supporting employment aspects of corporate transactions and reorganisations
• Working with major employer clients across sectors including finance, tech, and government
• Collaborating with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions
• Contributing to client training, thought leadership, and business development

Candidate Requirements

• 3+ years PQE in employment law
• Strong technical knowledge and litigation experience
• Excellent drafting and advisory skills
• A commercial mindset and client-focused approach
• Ability to work collaboratively in a large, high-performing team
• Enthusiasm for innovation and continuous learning

Working Arrangements

• This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work from home and from the Cardiff office, depending on client and team needs.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities and international exposure
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Collaborative and inclusive working culture
• Access to cross-border projects and secondments

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.