Employment Solicitor - #2121124

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join a highly respected commercial law firm in Edinburgh on a hybrid basis. Working within a successful and growing team, you'll advise a diverse employer client base on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters while benefiting from excellent support, training and long-term career prospects.

Client Details

Our client is a highly regarded UK commercial law firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering strategic, commercially focused advice to businesses across a range of sectors. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development and focus on helping employees reach their full potential. It has received industry recognition for its inclusive working environment, investment in people and commitment to diversity, wellbeing and career progression, making it an exceptional place to build a long-term legal career.

Description

The Employment Solicitor will be:

• Advising employer clients on a broad range of employment law matters, including both contentious and non-contentious issues.
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal proceedings, including advocacy where appropriate.
• Supporting businesses through restructures, collective redundancies, TUPE transfers and wider workforce change projects.
• Managing their own caseload while working alongside senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters.
• Delivering training and guidance to clients while collaborating with specialists across areas including immigration, pensions, tax and corporate law.

Profile

A successful Employment Solicitor should have:

• Qualified as a solicitor with between 2 to 5 years PQE
• Strong knowledge of employment law and its practical application.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience in advising clients on complex legal matters.
• The ability to manage multiple cases effectively and efficiently.
• A client-focused approach with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Offer

This is an opportunity to join one of Scotland's most respected commercial law firms, working alongside highly regarded employment specialists on quality, complex work for an impressive client base. The firm is known for providing a supportive and inclusive culture, structured learning and development programmes, hybrid working arrangements and genuine opportunities for progression. Employees benefit from ongoing investment in their professional development, access to high-calibre work and the chance to be part of an employer recognised for its people-first culture and commitment to career growth.

Salary: £57,000 - £72,000

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Job Type: Permanent

If you're an experienced Employment Solicitor, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.