Employment Associate 3+ years PQE

Reference:  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 skillsA 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

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:ð§ ð  / ð Olivia Reed | Linked In 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
* At Chadwick Nott, we are 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, disability, 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.*