Beaumont Legal Recruitment is working with a leading Scottish law firm to recruit a Senior Solicitor or Associate for one of Scotland's largest and most experienced employment law teams.
This opportunity offers significant Employment Tribunal litigation and advocacy experience from the outset. You will act for an impressive client base that includes government departments and agencies, major public-sector organisations, multinational businesses and owner-managed companies.
The team also represents individual employees in Employment Tribunal proceedings and advises on settlement agreements.
The opportunity
You will join a large, supportive team containing several Law Society of Scotland-accredited employment law specialists.
The position offers structured supervision and specialist advocacy development, including access to dedicated training focused on proceedings before the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal.
For a solicitor who enjoys contentious employment work, this is an excellent opportunity to develop substantial hands-on advocacy experience while maintaining exposure to advisory and non-contentious matters.
The role
Your responsibilities will include:
Advising employers on day-to-day employment law and HR matters
Defending significant Employment Tribunal claims for public and private-sector clients
Acting for individual employees in tribunal proceedings and settlement negotiations
Drafting ET1 and ET3 forms, pleadings and associated tribunal correspondence
Taking instructions from witnesses and preparing witness statements
Conducting legal and factual research
Undertaking advocacy before Employment Tribunals
Developing experience of Employment Appeal Tribunal proceedings
Drafting employment contracts, staff handbooks, policies and procedures
Advising on the resolution of workplace disputes, including mediation
Supporting corporate colleagues with TUPE matters, warranties and indemnities arising from business sales and transfers
Helping to prepare and deliver client presentations and training workshops
Participating in the team's wider business-development activities
About you
You will be a qualified solicitor with at least three years' PQE and experience handling Employment Tribunal matters.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate:
Previous advocacy experience would be advantageous. Applications are also welcomed from candidates with strong Employment Tribunal preparation experience who are keen to undertake more advocacy with appropriate supervision and support.
What's on offer
This position would suit an ambitious employment solicitor looking to build a recognised specialism in litigation and advocacy while working within one of Scotland's most established employment practices.
To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Beaumont Legal Recruitment.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
