Employment Lawyer - High Court & Arbitration - Cardiff

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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'll 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

How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Olivia Reed
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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.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*