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Employment Associate

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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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 jill@lusona.co.uk

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