Associate, Employment – Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is recruiting an experienced Employment Associate to join its Glasgow team. The role focuses on a broad mix of advisory and litigation matters with a strong emphasis on contentious employment work for employer clients.

Key responsibilities include advising employers on a wide range of matters, managing Employment Tribunal litigation, drafting pleadings and policies, and acting as a primary client contact.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years PQE with extensive employment law experience.
• Solid technical experience including Employment Tribunal litigation.
• Confident managing own caseload and working collaboratively in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Managing Employment Tribunal litigation, including advocacy where appropriate.
• Drafting pleadings, contracts, policies and advisory documentation.
• Acting as a key contact for clients and building long-term relationships.
• Supervising and supporting junior colleagues on matters and projects.
• Contributing to business development and profile-raising initiatives.

Skills

Employment law

Tribunal litigation

Client relationship management

Legal drafting

Job description

This leading international law firm is recruiting an experienced Employment Associate to join its established and growing team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad mix of advisory and litigation matters, with a strong focus on contentious employment work for employer clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising employers on a wide range of contentious and non‑contentious employment matters
• Managing Employment Tribunal litigation, including advocacy where appropriate
• Drafting pleadings, contracts, policies and advisory documentation
• Acting as a key contact for clients and building strong, long‑term relationships
• Supervising and supporting junior colleagues on matters and projects
• Contributing to business development and profile‑raising initiatives

Applicants should possess at least 5+ years PQE, extensive experience in employment law, and have solid technical experience, including Employment Tribunal litigation. Candidates should be confident managing their own caseload, commercially minded, and comfortable working collaboratively within a busy team. Experience advising employers on complex workplace and HR issues is essential.

The firm offers a supportive and forward‑thinking environment, hybrid working, high‑quality work, and excellent opportunities for career development within a global practice. A competitive salary and benefits package is available.