A leading UK-wide law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its highly regarded Employment team in Scotland. This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside one of the firm’s standout Employment Partners – widely respected not only for technical excellence, but for their integrity, mentorship and commitment to developing the next generation of leaders.
You won’t just be joining a strong national practice – you’ll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with a Partner who invests time, shares credit, and actively supports progression. If you’re looking for a role where partnership is more than a distant possibility, this offers a clear and supported route.
The team advises on the full spectrum of employment law across the UK, acting for both claimants and respondents. The work is varied and high quality: complex tribunal litigation, discrimination and whistleblowing claims, collective issues, TUPE, restructuring projects, restrictive covenants and strategic advisory work for senior executives and employers. You’ll take the lead on significant matters, build trusted client relationships and play a key role in supervising and developing junior colleagues.
There is real scope to grow your own practice, with meaningful backing for business development and profile-raising. You’ll be encouraged to shape your specialism, contribute strategically to the team’s direction and develop your leadership credentials in a supportive, collegiate environment.
The firm is seeking an experienced employment lawyer with strong technical skills across contentious and non-contentious matters, confident advocacy and negotiation ability, and the ambition to progress into Partnership. Commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset are essential.
In return, you’ll join a UK platform that genuinely values its Employment practice, offering a competitive package, flexible working and – crucially – hands-on mentorship from one of the most respected Partners in Scotland.
If you’d like to explore this confidentially, please get in touch with Neil Campbell at QED Legal.
