Employment Solicitor
- Cardiff
- Temporary
- Full-time
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 hourJoin 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.About the Role: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.Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.