Senior Employment Solicitor / Head of Cardiff Office

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 get in touch with Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge either on (phone number removed)