Senior Employment Lawyer: High Court & Arbitration

Employment Lawyer - High Court & Arbitration - Cardiff - 3+ Years PQE

Location: Cardiff (with hybrid flexibility)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Employment Lawyer with a strong focus on High Court employment disputes and arbitration to join its nationally recognised Employment Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity to work with high-profile clients in the financial and professional services sectors, advising on complex contentious employment matters within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

You will be responsible for advising clients on a wide range of contentious employment matters, including:

• High value breach of contract claims
• Obtaining, resisting, and enforcing injunctions
• Team moves, restrictive covenants, and disputes concerning confidential information
• Complex employment contracts and LLP arrangements
• Supporting clients in the financial and professional services sectors
• Contributing to wider employment practice initiatives and cross-border projects

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 3+ years PQE in employment law, with a focus on High Court disputes and/or arbitration
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive, ambitious, and commercial mindset
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Prior experience or knowledge of financial services conduct and regulatory issues (advantageous but not essential)

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus
• Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility
• Opportunities to work on high-profile, precedent-setting cases
• A supportive, professional, and friendly team culture
• Clear career progression pathways within a nationally recognised employment practice

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.