Job Description
Job Title: Employment Lawyer
Description:
We are hiring for our client – a leading and highly respected organisation – who are seeking to appoint an Employment Lawyer to join their established legal team in Aberdeen. This is a permanent role offering strong potential for career progression within a forward-thinking and well-supported environment. The team is known for its exceptional culture and quality of work, making this an ideal opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their legal career.
Whether you're currently in private practice or an in-house role, if you’re looking to work within a high-calibre team with a values-driven approach to employment law, this could be the right move for you.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
- Excellent employer with a strong market reputation
- Aberdeen-based role with hybrid flexibility
- Clear progression opportunities and investment in long-term development
The Role:
• Advising on all aspects of employment law, including disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, restructures and contracts
• Supporting the business on internal HR matters and people-related strategy
• Delivering commercially focused and risk-managed advice to senior stakeholders
• Managing external counsel relationships when required
• Contributing to wider legal team projects and knowledge sharing
The Person:
• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with ideally 4–6 years’ PQE in employment law (flexible on PQE for the right person)
• Strong experience in either private practice or in-house legal team
• Commercial, pragmatic mindset with excellent communication skills
• Ability to build trust quickly and work collaboratively across departments
• Keen to grow and develop within a high-performing legal team
The Reward:
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Permanent role with structured development path
• Highly regarded employer with a supportive and flexible culture
• Hybrid working arrangement available
• Excellent benefits package
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector expertise across Legal Practice and In-House roles throughout the UK and Ireland. We work in partnership with professionals to help them make the right career move – one that aligns with their skills, aspirations, and growth potential.
To explore this opportunity further or to apply for the Employment Lawyer job, please contact Gary McMahon in confidence at gary@huntersavage.com or send a private message via LinkedIn.