Employment Solicitor / Legal Executive (with Practising Rights)

We are seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or qualified Legal Executive with practising rights to join our highly regarded Employment team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of employment law matters, providing expert advice and representation to clients.

Location

Pontypool (with hybrid and flexible working opportunities)

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of employment law cases from instruction through to settlement or hearing, including:

– Unfair and wrongful dismissal

– Discrimination and Equality Act claims

– Redundancy and restructuring

– TUPE transfers

– Employment Tribunal proceedings

– Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements

• Provide clear, pragmatic advice to clients
• Liaise with trade unions and maintain strong working relationships with union representatives
• Display strong compliance skills
• Supervise junior team members where appropriate and contribute to team development
• Attend union conferences and networking events

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with practising rights and 2+ years PQE
• Proven experience in employment litigation and advisory work
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Ability to thrive as part of a collaborative team

Desirable

• Experience working with trade unions
• Membership of the Employment Lawyers Association

Salary

• Dependant on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• Great Place to Work® certified firm with a strong culture of inclusivity and wellbeing
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Healthcare scheme, pension and Death in Service
• Social responsibility initiatives, including volunteering and sustainability projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellbeing programme

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter to info@watkinsandgunn.co.uk – if you would like a confidential chat before applying, please contact us and we will be happy to accommodate.

Closing Date

12 January 2026