Employment Lawyer, 2+ years PQE

Job Description

Our highly regarded Employment and Immigration team offers the ideal role for an ambitious individual who is keen to make the next step in their career. Offering a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, across a broad client base and range of work, this role provides strong exposure to complex and high-profile employment law matters, along with excellent opportunities to develop advocacy skills, in a collegiate environment, led by accredited specialists.

What you’ll do

• Lead on client advisory work 
• Appear for clients in various settings 
• Work alongside colleagues in a supportive team-working environment
• Enjoy cross-departmental working and collaboration
• Develop your skills and advance your career to become an accomplished adviser 
• Have a blended professional role with excellent work/life balance 

About you 

We’re looking for someone who is:

• 2 years plus PQE with experience in contentious work
• Advocacy experience preferred; aptitude for more is ideal
• Personable and client-focused, with excellent communication skills
• Commercially astute, able to balance competing demands and deadlines
• A genuine team player who enjoys collaborating and contributing to a positive team culture

Let your ambitions grow with ours

At Harper Macleod, ambition is what drives us forward. We are a firm that cares about doing great work and making a real impact for our clients and for each other.

We believe in progress, not standing still. That means sharing ideas, supporting growth and creating opportunities for everyone to shine. If you want to work somewhere that values curiosity and collaboration, you’ll feel right at home here.

Our story so far includes recognition as Scotland’s Firm of the Year 2025, ESG Firm of the Year 2024 and a place in the Legal 500’s Green Guide for two years running. But we’re not done yet. The best is still to come.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, active colleague engagement, wellbeing, sustainability & CSR programmes and the opportunity to develop your career.

If you’re ready to shape the future with us, we would love to hear from you.

To apply please send a CV and current salary details to Rona Cargill, HR Director rona.cargill@harpermacleod.co.uk.

Harper Macleod LLP is committed to promoting equal opportunities and developing a diverse workforce. 

www.harpermacleod.co.uk