Senior Associate

Top Tier Employment Practice | Clear Progression | High-Value Work

A leading, award-winning law firm with a strong national reputation is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly ranked employment team in Cardiff. The team advises a broad client base, including blue-chip and international organisations, across a wide range of sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and ambitious team, contributing to complex and varied employment work at the highest level.

• Advising on employment matters for high-profile respondent clients, including drafting employment terms and managing workplace discrimination issues
• Supporting corporate, commercial, and real estate transactions, including business transfers and outsourcings
• Handling employment litigation across tribunals, civil courts, and appeal courts
• Advising on collective matters such as redundancies, restructuring, TUPE, and industrial relations
• Conducting investigations, including regulatory and internal reviews
• Assisting with strategic advisory projects, including compliance with legal developments

• Extensive experience in employment law, ideally gained at a leading or recognised firm
• Proven ability to advise commercial clients across a range of employment matters
• Strong technical skills, with confidence managing complex legal work
• Collaborative, professional approach and enthusiasm for mentoring and contributing to team culture
• Ambition for career progression, with partnership aspirations

• Exposure to city-quality work within a top-tier regional team
• Supportive and high-performing team environment
• Commitment to long-term career development and clear progression routes
• Flexible working and strong work-life balance
• Competitive, high-end remuneration package

This is a key opportunity to join a forward-focused team in growth mode, working alongside respected leaders in the field and contributing to one of the most successful employment practices in the region.