Senior Employment Solicitor / Head of Office
2 days ago
Cardiff
Senior Employment Solicitor – Cardiff Opportunity to Establish and Lead a New Office A growing boutique employment law firm is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor to play a key role in establishing and developing its Cardiff office. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious solicitor with an entrepreneurial mindset to shape and lead a new regional presence within a well-supported and collaborative firm. About the Role The successful candidate will take a leading role in setting up and growing the Cardiff office, with responsibility for providing high-quality employment law advice to a diverse client base. In the initial phase, there will be flexibility to provide remote support to work generated by the firm’s established Bristol office, allowing the Cardiff presence to be developed sustainably and strategically. Who We Are Looking For While this role is ideally suited to a senior employment solicitor, we are keen to speak with experienced employment solicitors who have the drive and capability to contribute to the growth of a new office. You may be: • A senior solicitor or partner looking to build and lead a Cardiff-based practice, • An experienced solicitor ready to step into a more autonomous and strategic role, • An employment lawyer seeking flexibility, influence, and long-term career progression Key Responsibilities • Advising employers and/or employees across the full range of employment law matters, • Supporting and collaborating with the Bristol office on existing and incoming work, • Playing a central role in establishing and growing the Cardiff office, • Developing client relationships and contributing to business development, • Helping shape the culture, processes, and strategic direction of the Cardiff team What We’re Looking For • Strong technical experience in employment law, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach, • Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development, • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a wider team, • Interest in helping grow a boutique practice and regional presence What’s on Offer • The opportunity to help build a Cardiff office from the ground up, • High degree of autonomy with genuine support from an established Bristol team, • Flexible working, including remote working during the initial setup phase, • Competitive remuneration package, aligned with experience and role expectations, • Clear long-term progression opportunities within a growing firm Interested? If you are an employment solicitor interested in playing a pivotal role in launching and developing a Cardiff office, we would be delighted to hear from you. Confidential discussions are welcomed. Please contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge on 07770109301 / .
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