Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Employment Associate Solicitor
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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
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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?
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- 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.
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