Employment Solicitor (2+ years')

Job Description

A leading Scottish firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its well-established Employment team in Edinburgh. The team advises a diverse client base across the UK and internationally and is known for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused employment law advice.

This role is suited to a solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE who is looking to build on their experience within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

?The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

• Employment tribunal litigation, including drafting ET3s, preparing witness statements and advocacy
• Advising clients on day-to-day HR and employee relations matters
• Drafting, reviewing and updating employment contracts, policies and procedures
• Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements
• Providing employment law support on corporate and commercial transactions
• Assisting with and delivering client training sessions

There is also scope to contribute to business development activity and, for those with an interest, to develop a specialism in immigration over time.

About You

The firm is keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• 2+ years’ post-qualification experience in employment law within a commercial firm
• Experience managing a varied caseload across advisory and tribunal matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A practical, client-focused and solutions-driven approach
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities

On Offer

• High-quality, varied employment work
• Clear and structured career development pathways
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Exposure to UK-wide and cross-border matters

For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up to date CV. T: 0131 278 0000