Employment Associate Solicitor

Employment Associate Solicitor

Location: Swansea / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Associate Solicitor to join a growing Commercial Litigation and Employment team within an established regional law firm.

Working closely with the Employment Director, you will play a key role in developing and expanding the firm's employment law offering, advising both employers and employees across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious employment solicitor who enjoys variety, wants genuine client contact and is keen to have an active role in the growth of a developing practice area.

Applications are welcomed from candidates at varying levels of PQE, with technical ability, commercial awareness and attitude being key considerations.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of employment matters, including:

Employment disputes and Employment Tribunal proceedings

Settlement and dispute resolution

Employment contracts, policies and procedures

TUPE transfers

Business restructures and redundancies

Strategic HR and employee relations matters

Dismissals and grievances

Supporting the wider Corporate & Commercial team on employment-related matters

Developing and maintaining strong client relationships

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload while working alongside an experienced team and contributing to the continued development of the department.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally:

Have experience working within employment law

Possess strong technical knowledge and excellent drafting skills

Be confident advising clients and providing practical, commercially focused solutions

Be comfortable managing their own caseload

Have excellent communication and client relationship skills

Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a wider team

Have an interest in business development and helping to grow a developing employment practice

Be committed to delivering an excellent level of client service

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Flexible location following an initial onboarding period

Strong career development and progression opportunities

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Internal training and development

The opportunity to play a genuine role in growing an expanding employment law offering

Consideration of part-time working, with a minimum commitment of three days per week

Why Consider This Role?

This is more than simply a fee-earning position. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, build strong client relationships and help shape the future direction of a growing employment practice.

The firm places a strong emphasis on people, professional development, work-life balance and client service, making this an excellent opportunity for an employment solicitor looking for their next long-term move.

Interested? Apply now or contact Daniel Mason for a confidential discussion about the opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed