Job Title: Senior Associate – Employment Law

Description

We are hiring for our client, a leading international law firm with an exceptional reputation and a dynamic Employment Law team. This Senior Associate – Employment Law role is a permanent opportunity based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, offering strong career progression, support from top-tier legal professionals, and a high-calibre client base.

With a flexible PQE requirement (ideally 2–5 years), this role suits an ambitious Employment Solicitor ready to step into a more senior position and contribute to a market-leading team that works across both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Flexible on PQE – ideal for Employment Solicitors around 2–5 years’ qualified
2. Well-respected, high-performing Employment Law team
3. Opportunity for real progression within a global firm

The Role

• Advise employer clients on a full range of employment matters, both contentious and advisory
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal and High Court proceedings
• Draft employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• Deliver client training and support business development initiatives
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and jurisdictions

The Person

• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with ideally 2–5 years' PQE in Employment Law
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Strong technical and drafting skills, with a commercial and pragmatic approach
• Confident in client engagement and relationship building
• A team player with a collaborative mindset and desire to grow

The Reward

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Genuine long-term career development prospects
• Access to a wide network of international legal experts
• Flexible working arrangements
• Culture of support, collaboration, and innovation