Employment Solicitor

Overview

Job Advert: Employment Solicitor - Litigation Team

Location: Cardiff

Employment Type: Temporary (3 Months, 07/09/2025 - 07/12/2025)

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00)

Salary: £23.55 - £30.77 per hour

About the Role

Join Our Dynamic Litigation Team in Cardiff! Are you a skilled Solicitor or Barrister with expertise in Employment Law? Network Recruitment Wales is excited to recruit an Employment Solicitor to join the Litigation Team at a leading client in Cardiff. This temporary role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide expert legal advice, conduct litigation, and represent the Council in courts and tribunals, while contributing to a comprehensive legal service.

As an Employment Solicitor, you will be based within the Council's Litigation Team, delivering high-quality legal services with a focus on Employment Law, policy, and governance. You will also support civil litigation and assist with clerking education appeals during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice on Employment Law to Council Members, Officers, and associated bodies.
• Conducting litigation and acting as the Council's advocate in courts, tribunals (including Employment Tribunals), hearings, and inquiries.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, agreements, and governance instruments.
• Preparing legal documents and undertaking statutory or administrative tasks for Legal Services.
• Managing disputes, complaints, and complex legal issues with professionalism.
• Keeping up to date with legal developments and advising the Council on their impact.
• Supporting senior staff and mentoring junior team members to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Contributing to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and health and safety legislation.

What We're Looking For Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate (or equivalent qualification with ability to practise).
• Experience and knowledge of Employment Law (or ability to acquire quickly).
• Practical knowledge of public law and experience in litigation.
• Effective advocacy skills and excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong drafting skills and ability to work as part of a professional team on complex issues.
• Competent IT user (e.g., Microsoft Office, legal databases).
• Commitment to continuous service improvement, equality, and diversity.

Desirable

• Post-admission experience in Employment Law at a similar level of responsibility.
• Knowledge and experience of local government operations.
• Willingness to undertake further training.
• Full valid UK driving licence.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while motivating others.
• Organisational awareness and strong interpersonal skills to deliver client-focused services.
• Ability to travel to various locations as required by the role.
• Competencies at Level 3: Putting Customers First, Getting Things Done, Taking Personal Responsibility, Seeking to Understand Others, Initiating Change, Organisational Awareness, and Communicating.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to various locations across Cardiff.
• Required documents: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK, current practising certificate, Criminal Convictions Declaration, Confidentiality Agreement, 5 years' references/work history, Health Declaration/Questionnaire, and Enhanced DBS.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, supportive legal environment, making a meaningful impact within a local authority. You'll collaborate with a skilled team, develop your expertise, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal services in the heart of Cardiff.

How to Apply

Ready to take on this exciting opportunity? Contact Network Recruitment Wales at or submit your application, including all required documents (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, practising certificate, Enhanced DBS, etc.), or apply via our website: