Employment Associate Solicitor
Location:
Swansea / Hybrid Salary:
Competitive, depending on experience Job Type:
Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an
Employment Associate Solicitor
to join a growing Commercial Litigation and Employment team within an established regional law firm. Working closely with the Employment Director, you will play a key role in developing and expanding the firm's employment law offering, advising both employers and employees across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious employment solicitor who enjoys variety, wants genuine client contact and is keen to have an active role in the growth of a developing practice area. Applications are welcomed from candidates at varying levels of PQE, with
technical ability, commercial awareness and attitude
being key considerations.
The Role
You will advise on a broad range of employment matters, including: Employment disputes and Employment Tribunal proceedings
Settlement and dispute resolution
Employment contracts, policies and procedures
TUPE transfers
Business restructures and redundancies
Strategic HR and employee relations matters
Dismissals and grievances
Supporting the wider Corporate & Commercial team on employment-related matters
Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload while working alongside an experienced team and contributing to the continued development of the department.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally: Have experience working within employment law
Possess strong technical knowledge and excellent drafting skills
Be confident advising clients and providing practical, commercially focused solutions
Be comfortable managing their own caseload
Have excellent communication and client relationship skills
Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a wider team
Have an interest in business development and helping to grow a developing employment practice
Be committed to delivering an excellent level of client service
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Hybrid and flexible working
Flexible location following an initial onboarding period
Strong career development and progression opportunities
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Employer pension contribution
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Cycle to work scheme
Internal training and development
The opportunity to play a genuine role in growing an expanding employment law offering
Consideration of part-time working, with a minimum commitment of three days per week
Why Consider This Role?
This is more than simply a fee-earning position. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, build strong client relationships and help shape the future direction of a growing employment practice. The firm places a strong emphasis on
people, professional development, work-life balance and client service , making this an excellent opportunity for an employment solicitor looking for their next long-term move. Interested? Apply now or contact Daniel Mason for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
Employment Associate Solicitor in London employer: Yolk Recruitment Limited
As a leading manufacturing business based in Swansea, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding roles in the engineering sector.
