Key Responsibilities
Employment Advisory & Documentation
Run Employment Tribunal matters independently from inception to conclusion
Draft, negotiate and advise on individual and collective settlement agreements
Advise on TUPE transfers, including due diligence, consultation and contractual provisions
Support clients through restructures, reorganisations and redundancy processes
Draft employment contracts, service agreements, handbooks and HR policies
Provide day-to-day employment advice on disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence issues
Ensure legal compliance and promote best practice
Corporate & Commercial Support
Work closely with the corporate team on employment aspects of M&A transactions
Undertake employment due diligence and prepare detailed reports
Collaborate with commercial and IP teams on reverse due diligence exercises
Practice Growth & Leadership
Act as the lead employment lawyer within the team
Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development
Monitor legislative developments and provide updates and guidance to clients
Participate in networking, seminars and thought leadership activities
Mentor junior lawyers and support the development of the wider team
Skills & Experience
Essential
Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law
Proven experience running Employment Tribunal cases independently
Strong TUPE experience
Confidence advising on and drafting settlement agreements
Excellent drafting skills across contracts, policies and advisory materials
Commercially minded with strong client relationship skills
Ability to manage competing priorities autonomously
Desirable
Experience supporting corporate transactions
Interest in growing and shaping a practice area
Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues
Any experienced employment lawyer within the Cardiff / South West area interested in this opportunity should contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge on 07770 109301 or at .