Employment Associate

Capital Law Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Wales is searching for an Employment Associate or Senior Associate with a non-contentious focus. You will join an extensive team providing advice on corporate transactions and TUPE matters, while mentoring junior lawyers. This role offers the flexibility to work from home and includes numerous health and wellbeing benefits, alongside extensive opportunities for career growth and a vibrant office environment in Cardiff.

Benefits

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive health plan

Competitive pension scheme

Recognition scheme

Regular social events

Onsite chef

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience of corporate support and advising on TUPE.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advice to established clients.
• Support Corporate & Private Equity team on employment aspects.
• Coach and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical competence

Written and oral communication

Organisational skills

Business development

Mentorship

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for an Employment Associate or Senior Associate with a non-contentious focus to join one of the largest teams of employment and immigration lawyers in Wales. In addition to providing day to day advice to established clients, they will work as part of a sub-team of ten lawyers supporting our Corporate & Private Equity team on the employment aspects of corporate transactions and restructures and will advise on TUPE and senior exits. They will also coach and mentor junior lawyers within the Employment and Immigration team, contributing to their training.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience.
• Substantial experience of corporate support.
• Either experience of, 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 and a smaller sub team, but also the confidence to work independently.
• Experience of or an interest in participating in business development opportunities arising from corporate support work.
• 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.

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, shower facilities onsite, regular social events, and lots more.

A great location and working environment

City centre offices with excellent facilities including an onsite chef in our Cardiff Office.

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.