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

This role is suited to a solicitor with:

• 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

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• 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

How to apply

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

oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

Olivia Reed | Chadwick Nott

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

Chadwick Nott is 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, 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.