Employment Associate

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm in the UK is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE. This role offers exposure to prestigious clients and exceptional work, providing a clear pathway for career progression in Employment law. You'll work closely with Legal 500-ranked Partners, gaining invaluable experience in a supportive environment that values professional development. With a focus on delivering high-quality results, this firm is committed to nurturing top legal talent and maintaining an excellent work-life balance. If you're motivated and eager to excel in your career, this is an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise in a top-tier legal setting.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Progression Pathways

Excellent Benefits

Well-being Support

Qualifications

• Experienced Employment Solicitor capable of handling all aspects of employment law.
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of employment issues and providing HR support.
• Managing a varied caseload with diverse clients.

Skills

Employment Law

HR Support

Tribunal Work

TUPE

Collective Matters

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Solicitor Qualification (2+ PQE)

Job description

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This leading national firm is renowned for providing both the highest quality of work and a supportive engaging culture.

For Employment solicitors (2+ PQE) looking to rise to the top of the profession, this role offers exposure to exciting clients, exceptional work, and a clear pathway to develop significant expertise in Employment law.

The Role

This position is well suited for an ambitious and well-rounded Employment solicitor.

Responsibilities include advising on a wide range of employment issues, providing general advice and HR support, supporting strategic projects, high-profile tribunal work, TUPE, collective matters, and more.

The firm’s clients are prestigious and large-scale, offering a complex, engaging, and fulfilling workload that will help you develop unparalleled expertise in employment law.

Working directly alongside Legal 500-ranked Partners, you will be in a strong position to grow professionally within one of the country’s premier legal firms.

The Firm

This firm is a standout in the UK legal landscape, balancing top-tier work with an excellent working culture and work-life balance.

As a Top 50, multi-award-winning firm, it has expanded rapidly across the UK, driven by its focus on delivering results for its prestigious clients and its commitment to hiring and nurturing top legal talent.

The culture emphasizes approachability and supportiveness throughout the organization, with Partners actively mentoring junior team members.

Many lawyers have received recognition from the Hot 100 and the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, making it a hub for rising stars. Ongoing professional development is a key feature, contributing to staff retention.

Clients range from high-net-worth individuals to large multinational corporations, providing exposure to high-quality work across various jurisdictions, supported by some of the UK’s most highly regarded legal minds.

If you are ambitious and motivated, seeking to work for one of the country’s pre-eminent law firms, this is an unparalleled opportunity to develop expertise that could elevate you to the top of the legal profession in your chosen practice area.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced Employment Solicitor (2+ PQE) capable of handling all aspects of employment law
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Manages a varied caseload with diverse clients
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills with effective and empathetic communication abilities
• Is well-organized and able to prioritize tasks efficiently

What’s on Offer

• Join a friendly, motivated team at a Top 50 national firm
• Exposure to prestigious work
• Clear career progression pathways
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits and well-being support