Employment Associate

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global top-100 law firm is seeking an Employment Associate with 1–6 years of PQE to join their Aberdeen office. This role involves advising high-profile clients on complex employment matters, alongside opportunities for career development and a flexible working culture.

Benefits

Access to top-tier clients

Structured career development

Industry-leading training

Inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Experience advising on senior grievances, whistleblowing, and restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic employment law advice to blue-chip clients.
• Manage high-value complex claims and cross-border projects.
• Handle executive-level issues, including remuneration packages.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Commercial acumen

Team-oriented approach

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Employment Associate – Aberdeen (1–6 PQE)
Top Tier International Law Firm

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Associate (1–6 years PQE) to join the Aberdeen office of a globally renowned law firm. This role offers exposure to complex and high-profile employment matters, both domestic and international, within a team consistently ranked among the top employment law practices in the UK.

The Role:
You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team advising blue-chip clients across sectors. The work is varied and includes:

• Strategic employment law advice

• High-value complex claims

• Cross-border and international projects

• Executive-level issues including restrictive covenants and remuneration packages

• Employment aspects of corporate transactions including M&A and outsourcing

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 1yearpost-qualification experience in employment law within a commercial practice

• Strong technical expertise and commercial acumen

• Experience advising on senior grievances, whistleblowing, restructuring, and cross-border issues

• A team-oriented approach and excellent communication skills

Why Apply?

• Join a growing office with a new partner leading local expansion

• Access to top-tier clients and international matters

• Structured career development and industry-leading training

• Inclusive and flexible working culture

About the Firm:
This is a global top-100 law firm with a long-standing reputation for legal innovation and sector expertise. Recognised for its diversity, inclusion, and forward-thinking approach, the firm is consistently awarded for excellence in legal service and workplace culture.

To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email [e-mail]