Employment Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join a well-established team in Edinburgh. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing practical advice, and enjoying a positive working culture with career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years PQE and a strong background in employment law.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Profit-related pay

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Genuine opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 1-5 years’ PQE with a strong background in employment law.
• Experience advising large employers and handling complex matters.
• Interest in contributing to client development and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employment matters efficiently.
• Advise on employment disputes, employee rights, contracts.
• Represent clients at employment tribunals and hearings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Commercial approach

Client relationships

Business development

Education

1-5 years’ PQE

Job description

Employment Solicitor (1-5 years')
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a solicitor to join a well-established and forward-thinking Employment Law team based in Edinburgh.

This role offers the chance to work with high-profile employers and senior executives across Scotland on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. It’s ideal for a senior solicitor who enjoys delivering practical, commercially focused advice and is looking to take the next step in their career with a supportive and ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of employment matters efficiently and independently
• Advise on employment disputes, employee rights, contracts and internal procedures
• Represent clients at employment tribunals and other hearings
• Provide clear, concise advice under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to business development through networking, client seminars and marketing activity
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to support team goals

Your Profile:

• 1-5 years’ PQE with a strong background in employment law
• Comfortable advising large employers and handling complex matters
• Experience across both contentious and advisory work
• Strong communication skills and a commercial approach
• Interest in contributing to client development and mentoring junior team members

What’s on Offer?

• A positive and inclusive working culture
• Flexible working options
• Profit-related pay
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Genuine opportunities for career progression

To find out more or to apply, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential chat, or submit your CV today.

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