Employment Senior Technical Solicitor ​/ CILEX

Reference:  Senior Technical Solicitor / CILEX

Location:

Cardiff Salary:
From 50,000 (DOE)

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time (Part time considered)

The Role A respected regional firm with a strong national footprint is looking for a seasoned Employment law specialist to join its Cardiff based team. This senior technical position is ideal for someone who enjoys complex advisory work, thrives on problem solving and is keen to support and guide colleagues across a busy division.

You'll work with a diverse client base, including Legal Expenses Insurers, liability insurers, businesses, consumers and institutions, covering both claimant and respondent matters. The team is well established, highly collaborative and recognised for its technical expertise.

Working closely with the Group Leader and Partner, you'll contribute to the development of best practice, provide strategic input and act as a trusted technical resource within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering expert technical, strategic and practical advice on employment law Acting as a senior support figure for colleagues across the team Building strong client relationships and ensuring a high standard of service

Upholding and promoting best practice in employment litigation

Hybrid working is available, with a blend of home working and time in the Cardiff office.

Candidate Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Qualified Solicitor, CILEX lawyer or equivalent

Strong technical understanding of employment law Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to resolving issues

Experience working with both lay clients and insurers

Confident managing all stages of employment litigation

Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable

Experience liaising with defendant insurer claims handlers

Why Join?

You'll be part of a progressive, people centred firm that genuinely invests in its teams. Expect a supportive environment, excellent work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Generous annual leave and wellbeing support

Health cash plan and lifestyle benefits

Flexible working options

Recognition and referral reward schemes

Clear development pathways and opportunities for progression

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.(t) (m) e)
* 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.*