Employment Associate/Senior Associate

IDEX Consulting; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Up to 28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Transparent progression programmes

Job summary

IDEX Consulting represents a leading UK-based international law firm expanding its Employment team in Scotland, based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact matters for top-tier commercial clients including FTSE companies and household names.

You will handle day-to-day HR and employment advisory work, tribunal and civil litigation, TUPE and restructuring, regulatory investigations, and cross-border projects as part of a market-leading global employment

Qualifications

• Strong background in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Strong academic record and great communication skills.
• Proactive, well-organised and collaborative.
• Enthusiasm to grow and contribute to a top-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day HR and employment advisory work.
• Tribunal and civil court and appeal litigation matters.
• TUPE, restructuring and industrial relations.
• Regulatory and internal investigations.
• Strategic compliance projects and cross-border advice.
• Collaborating with other practice areas on legislation requirements for international employment/recruitment matters.
• Work on international projects as part of a market-leading global employment practice!

Skills

Employment law

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Employment Associate/Senior Associate (3 - 6 years PQE) - Edinburgh or Glasgow

Hybrid working/FTSE 100 clients/UK and International work

Our client is a leading UK based international law firm which is looking to expand its Employment team in Scotland (can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow). This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact matters for top-tier commercial clients including household names and FTSE companies.

Your remit:

• Day-to-day HR and employment advisory work
• Tribunal and civil court and appeal litigation matters
• TUPE, restructuring and industrial relations
• Regulatory and internal investigations
• Strategic compliance projects and cross-border advice
• Collaborating with other practice areas on legislation requirements for international employment/recruitment matters
• You’ll also have the chance to work on international projects as part of a market-leading global employment practice!

About you:

• You will have a strong background in both contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Have a strong academic record and great communication skills
• You will be proactive, well-organised and collaborative
• Have enthusiasm to grow and contribute to a top-performing team

What do you get?

• Competitive salary with a generous bonus scheme
• Flexible hybrid working
• Up to 28 days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Career progression with transparent progression programmes

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission

At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.