Job Description
Senior Employment Law Solicitor - Cardiff
Cardiff/ Hybrid (4 days office/1 remote)
Salary DOE- over market rate
A well-regarded, growing regional law practice in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Employment Law Solicitor to lead and expand its employment offering. Known for approachable, effective legal solutions across both public and private sectors, including HR advisory, tribunal representation, and contentious/non-contentious matters, this is a strategic leadership role offering real influence and impact.
The RoleYou will take on responsibility for managing a busy caseload covering unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, redundancies, settlement agreements, grievances, employment contracts, and tribunal proceedings?Acting for both claimants and respondents, you'll provide pragmatic legal advice with strong commercial awareness.
This position offers a pathway into senior leadership: you'll help chart the department's strategic direction, deliver growth plans in conjunction with senior leadership, and mentor and supervise junior solicitors?
What You'll Do
* Independently manage a full employment law caseload from instruction to conclusion?
* Provide both contentious and advisory employment support to a varied client base
* Build strong links with local businesses, HR consultancies, and professional networks to generate new business?or and supervise junior team members, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused culture
* Contribute to employment law strategy and broader firm initiatives
Your Experience
Qualified Solicitor with minimum 4 years PQE in employment law?
* Proven tribunal experience and track record in both advisory and litigation work
* Experience developing business and maintaining client relationships
* Strong communication and supervision skills
* Commercial mindset and strategic thinking
What's on Offer
* Hybrid working: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote (flexible)?
* 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and birthday leave?
* Legal fee discounts, pension, wellness support and staff benefits?
* Structured career path into senior leadership, with support and training
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.