Employment Solicitor (3-7 years')

Job Description

A new opportunity has arisen for a senior solicitor to join a well-regarded Employment team based in Edinburgh. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of advisory work, tribunal matters, and client-facing responsibility within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will work across a broad range of employment law matters, with the chance to take on significant contentious work from the outset. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on day-to-day employment and HR queries
• Preparing Tribunal submissions and managing case correspondence
• Drafting witness statements and conducting legal research
• Advocacy opportunities in Employment Tribunals and appeal hearings
• Drafting contracts, handbooks, and policy documentation
• Supporting non-contentious work, including TUPE-related matters
• Contributing to training, workshops, and wider team initiatives

This role provides strong exposure to complex and high-profile employment law matters, along with excellent opportunities to develop advocacy skills.

About You

• 3-7 years’ PQE with experience in Employment Tribunal work
• Strong client focus and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confident managing a varied caseload
• Proactive, team-focused, and keen to develop advocacy experience

What’s on Offer

• High-quality, varied work across contentious and non-contentious matters
• Structured development, including advocacy training
• Supportive team culture with clear progression
• A balanced and professional working environment

Please contact Melissa Tang @G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up to date CV. T: 0131 278 0000