Employment Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international law firm is on the lookout for a skilled Employment Lawyer with 2-7 years of PQE to enhance their esteemed employment team in Glasgow. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in strategic advisory work and tackle complex employee relations matters for a diverse clientele, including blue-chip companies and financial institutions. You will be at the forefront of handling high-stakes cases, from discrimination claims to cross-border employment projects. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and offers pathways for long-term career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years’ PQE in employment law from a commercial firm.
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory work on complex employee relations matters.
• Advise on discrimination, whistleblowing, and grievances.

Skills

Employment Law

Discrimination Law

Employee Relations

Litigation

Cross-border Employment

M&A Support

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Employment Lawyer (2-7 years')

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced solicitor (2-7 years’ PQE) to join its highly regarded employment team, based in Glasgow.

The employment team is known for its strength in delivering strategic, commercial advice across all areas of employment law. Acting for blue-chip companies, financial institutions, and household names, the team supports clients on a wide range of matters – from day-to-day HR issues to high-value tribunal claims and large-scale change management projects.

Key areas of work include:

• Strategic advisory work and complex employee relations matters
• Discrimination, whistleblowing and senior-level grievances
• Redundancy, restructuring and TUPE
• High Court litigation, restrictive covenants and team moves
• Cross-border employment projects and executive compensation
• Support on M&A, outsourcing and reward-related transactions

This is a dynamic and collaborative environment, offering access to international workstreams and long-term career development.

You will:

• Have 2-7 years’ PQE in employment law from a commercial firm
• Demonstrate strong technical ability and commercial awareness
• Be confident advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Bring excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-focused approach

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Employment Team with a strong reputation and ambitious growth plans.

Interested in learning more? Contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential chat, or apply now with your latest CV.

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