Employment Lawyer (4+PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Glasgow seeks an ambitious Employment Solicitor with over 4 years of experience. This role involves handling diverse employment law issues and offers an environment for professional growth alongside a supportive team. The successful candidate will provide advice, manage tribunal work, and contribute to high-profile projects, ensuring client satisfaction while developing their expertise in Employment law. Attractive salary and career progression are included in this fantastic opportunity.

Benefits

Generous salary

Flexible working culture

Career development opportunities

Financial protection measures

Well-being considerations

Favorable holiday entitlements

Qualifications

• Qualified Employment Solicitor with 4+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide general advice on Employment law issues.
• Support strategic projects related to employment.
• Handle Tribunal work and redundancies.

Skills

Advisory skills

Strategic project support

Tribunal advocacy

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

4+ PQE Solicitor

Job description

Employment Lawyer (4+PQE)

For ambitious Employment Solicitors (4+ PQE) looking to work with a range of Employment law issues in a role where they can continue their professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to take a definitive next step in your career.

This is a chance to take a step up into an ever-growing employment team based in a vibrant and supportive Glasgow office. Being part of a highly respected organisation, you will work with a vast range of clients and continue to build your knowledge alongside experts in Employment law.

The Firm

This prominent law firm has offices based in Inverness, Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is a firm that offers a wide range of legal services to individuals, businesses and public sector clients.

Well-regarded for its expertise in a variety of practice areas, including commercial and corporate law, dispute resolution, employment law, property and private client services, this is a growing firm with an exciting client network. They will always make sure they accommodate clients, putting customer care at the forefront of how they run their business and ensuring they are always building long-term relationships across the UK.

All employees have a bank of knowledge, making them market expertise in each of their fields. This ensures clients always receive the most up-to-date, relevant market information to deal with their cases effectively. Working as a team you will collaborate on larger cases, meaning you work closely with colleagues, boosting your sector knowledge and building your reputation as a reliable, well-informed Solicitor.

The Employment team are making progressive steps in the industry. This is a chance to join a flourishing team who will continue to succeed. Being part of their successes will put you on the map as an individual with a respectable, ever-growing firm.

This firm offers a great array of company benefits, like a generous salary and a clear career development pathway. Employees describe the offices to be a welcoming, friendly and motivated place to work, making this firm a real stand out from its competitors.

If you are an ambitious and driven professional, who is seeking to work for a supportive firm, this is a truly unparalleled opportunity. You will be able to develop a depth of expertise which could see you ascend to the top of the legal profession in your chosen practice area.

The Role

In this role, you will join a highly respected, knowledgeable Employment team. The firm is looking for a 4+ PQE Solicitor to work within an ambitious team in the heart of Glasgow.

Exploring an abundance of employment issues, you work with both employers and employees overseeing issues like general workplace conflicts to practical commercial solutions.

You will be :

• Providing general advice
• Supporting strategic projects
• Tribunal work
• Coordinating on high-level redundancies
• TUPE

The team work hard to build trusting and long-lasting relationships with their clients, ensuring they provide an experience that is remembered for being relaxed and reliable. Their clients are prestigious and large-scale, making for a complex, engaging and fulfilling workload where you will develop unparalleled expertise in employment issues. The team are trusted in all areas of HR and Employment Law and accomplished Tribunal Advocates with strong negotiating skills.

Working directly with experienced Partners in the employment team, you will be in a strong position to develop professionally as you progress through a leading Scottish-based firm and take your career to the next level.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an Employment Solicitor (4+ PQE) who can turn their hand to all things employment law
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Manage a varied caseload with a range of clients, ensuring you meet deadlines
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and colleagues alike
• Is well organised and can prioritise efficiently
• Aid in business development activities, helping your team and the firm continue to grow
• An ambitious and positive attitude with a passion for developing within your practice area

What's on offer

• Working for an award-winning firm
• An opportunity to develop a reputation in the employment sector
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality work
• Engrained culture of flexible working
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Generous salary
• Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday / leave entitlements