Employment Associate or Senior Associate (4+ PQE)
Edinburgh or Glasgow | Hybrid Working
An established Scottish law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (4+ years' PQE) to join its growing Employment team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to take ownership of a varied caseload, work directly with a diverse client base, and play a key role in the continued development of a successful practice.
The Role
You will advise employers across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, providing pragmatic and commercially focused solutions. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will manage your own caseload while building strong and lasting client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting ET3 responses and appearing at hearings.
- Providing day-to-day HR and employee relations advice.
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and procedures.
- Advising on settlement agreements.
- Supporting the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
- Delivering employment law training and legal updates to clients.
- Contributing to business development and the growth of the practice.
About You
You will be a qualified solicitor with strong employment law experience and the confidence to handle your own workload with minimal supervision.
You will also possess:
- A minimum of 4 years' PQE in employment law.
- Experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
- Strong client relationship and communication skills.
- Commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- A collaborative and proactive attitude.
The Opportunity
This role offers exposure to a broad range of interesting and complex employment matters within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will have the opportunity to further develop your expertise, build your profile in the market, and take on increasing responsibility as your career progresses.
Benefits
The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive package, including:
- Hybrid working
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Pension contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee assistance programme
- Paid volunteering day
- Ongoing professional development and career progression support
- Additional wellbeing and recognition benefits
This position would suit an ambitious employment solicitor looking to join a respected team and take the next step in their career.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email jill@lusona.co.uk