We’re looking for an Employment Lawyer to join one of the largest teams of employment and immigration lawyers in Wales. The successful candidate will have a non-contentious focus. In addition to providing day to day advice to a broad range of established clients, they will work closely with a unit of lawyers within the employment and immigration team which provides support to our Corporate & Private Equity team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in employment law to advise on the employment aspects of corporate transactions and restructures, and will also have either experience of or an interest in advising on both TUPE and senior exits.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Substantial experience of corporate support, and either experience in or an interest in advising on TUPE and senior exits.
- An understanding of the importance of client relationships and experience of creating or strengthening them.
- Technical competence and commercial awareness.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with clear written presentation.
- Effective organisational skills with good time management, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
- The ability to work collaboratively with others, as part of a large team, but also the confidence to work independently.
- An interest in line management and mentorship of colleagues in the team.
- A willingness to travel regularly to Cardiff and occasionally to London, to visit clients and colleagues.
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In return, we offer
Flexible working
You will have the ability to work between home and the office as required.
Health and wellbeing
Cycle to work scheme, in-person yoga, subsidised on-site weekly chiropractor visits and regular wellbeing events.
Career development opportunities
We are a fast-growing and ambitious firm. We appreciate and value your ambition too. We offer a supportive and fully transparent career development programme, and promotion opportunities twice a year for our lawyers.
Excellent rewards and benefits
Competitive pension scheme, annual leave entitlements, comprehensive health plan, life assurance, option to buy/sell annual leave, recognition scheme, Chef onsite – free lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays, yoga classes, shower facilities onsite, regular social events, and lots more.
A great location and working environment
Cardiff is a fantastic place to live and work. Our office, in the city centre, is right in the middle of it all, yet only a short drive from some of the best of the Welsh coast and countryside.
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We are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. We encourage equality and diversity and treat all job applicants and colleagues fairly — regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or any religious or cultural beliefs, marital status and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. We have no tolerance for discrimination.
Here, we can be ourselves, succeed on merit, and grow with people from all walks of life.
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Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Please note that Capital Law operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our current PSL. If a CV is submitted to us without prior agreement and outside of our current PSL, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly without incurring any agency fees.