Employment Solicitor/Associate

Employment Solicitor / Associate (2+ PQE)

Edinburgh (Glasgow considered) | Leading Scottish Commercial Firm

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join one of Scotland's most respected and growing employment teams. Our client is seeking ambitious Employment Solicitors at both 2–5 years' PQE and 6+ years' PQE to become part of a highly regarded practice acting for an impressive portfolio of employer clients, including many well-known national and international businesses.

This is a rare chance to join a collaborative, supportive and high-performing team where you'll enjoy genuine responsibility, high-quality work and clear opportunities for career progression.

The Opportunity

You'll advise employer clients across the full spectrum of employment law, including:

  • Tribunal litigation and advocacy
  • Day-to-day employment advisory work
  • Complex disciplinary, grievance and dismissal matters
  • TUPE and business transfers
  • Collective redundancies and organisational change projects
  • Industrial relations and collective bargaining
  • Employment aspects of corporate transactions
  • Delivering client training and contributing to business development initiatives

You'll also work closely with colleagues across corporate, immigration, pensions, tax and other specialist practice areas to deliver seamless, commercial advice.

About You

We're interested in hearing from Scottish or English qualified solicitors who have:

  • A minimum of 2 years' PQE in employment law
  • Strong experience advising employer clients
  • Excellent technical ability combined with commercial awareness
  • Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
  • A proactive, collaborative approach to client service
  • An ambition to develop their career within a market-leading team

Experience acting for employees is welcomed but not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a firm recognised for its collegiate culture, exceptional client base and commitment to developing its lawyers.

You'll benefit from:

  • High-quality, varied and intellectually stimulating work
  • Direct client exposure from day one
  • A supportive and genuinely collaborative team environment
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
  • Flexible working arrangements

If you're considering your next move in employment law and would like a confidential discussion, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence - please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email jill@lusona.co.uk

Permanent
22 July 2026
Legal
Solicitor/Associate
Starting from £60000 and above!
0141 530 4333