Employment Lawyer – High Court & Arbitration – Cardiff – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff (with hybrid flexibility)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000 – £95,000 (dependent on experience)
A leading UK law firm is seeking an Employment Lawyer with a strong focus on High Court employment disputes and arbitration to join its nationally recognised Employment Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity to work with high-profile clients in the financial and professional services sectors, advising on complex contentious employment matters within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for advising clients on a wide range of contentious employment matters, including:
- High value breach of contract claims
- Obtaining, resisting, and enforcing injunctions
- Team moves, restrictive covenants, and disputes concerning confidential information
- Complex employment contracts and LLP arrangements
- Supporting clients in the financial and professional services sectors
- Contributing to wider employment practice initiatives and cross-border projects
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 3+ years PQE in employment law, with a focus on High Court disputes and/or arbitration
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- A proactive, ambitious, and commercial mindset
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Prior experience or knowledge of financial services conduct and regulatory issues (advantageous but not essential)
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus
- Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility
- Opportunities to work on high-profile, precedent-setting cases
- A supportive, professional, and friendly team culture
- Clear career progression pathways within a nationally recognised employment practice
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
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