Employment Senior Associate/Legal Director (8+ years')

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate/Legal Director to join a well-established and forward-thinking Employment Law team based in Edinburgh.

This role offers the chance to work with high-profile employers and senior executives across Scotland on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. It’s ideal for a senior solicitor who enjoys delivering practical, commercially focused advice and is looking to take the next step in their career with a supportive and ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of employment matters efficiently and independently
• Advise on employment disputes, employee rights, contracts, and internal procedures
• Represent clients at employment tribunals and other hearings
• Provide clear, concise advice under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to business development through networking, client seminars, and marketing activity
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to support team goals

Candidate Profile:

• 8+ years’ PQE with a strong background in employment law
• Comfortable advising large employers and handling complex matters
• Experience across both contentious and advisory work
• Strong communication skills and a commercial approach
• Interest in contributing to client development and mentoring junior team members

What’s on Offer:

• A positive and inclusive working culture
• Flexible working options
• Profit-related pay
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Genuine opportunities for career progression

To find out more or to apply, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential chat, or submit your CV today. T: 0131 278 0000 | E: Melissa.Tang@g2legal.com