Employment Lawyer – Aberdeen

Frasia Wright Associates; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in Aberdeen seeks an experienced Employment Associate to join their Employment & Reward Group. The role entails managing complex claims and corporate transactions, with significant opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess at least two years of experience in employment law, focusing on tribunal claims, restructuring, and whistleblowing.

Qualifications

• At least two years of employment law experience in a commercial practice.
• Specializing in complex tribunal claims and cross-border issues.
• Interest in M&A and outsourcing beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex claims and corporate transactions for clients.
• Provide advice on executive employment issues.
• Support clients in M&A and outsourcing.

Skills

Complex tribunal claims

Cross-border issues

Restructuring

Senior-level grievances

Whistleblowing

M&A interests

Outsourcing

Job description

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This international law firm is currently recruiting an experienced Employment Associate in Aberdeen. The role is within the Employment & Reward Group, one of the most experienced in the country, offering top-tier national and international expertise across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

The team manages complex claims and corporate transactions for leading companies and financial institutions, often with an international focus. Services include advising on executive employment issues, cross-border matters, and strategic projects such as change management, reward philosophy, and gender pay gap audits.

The role may involve high-value litigation, so relevant experience is advantageous, while also supporting clients in M&A and outsourcing, making an interest in these areas beneficial.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of employment law experience in a commercial practice, specialising in areas such as complex tribunal claims, cross-border issues, restructuring, senior-level grievances, and whistleblowing, You will collaborate with the Aberdeen Partner and the wider UK team, particularly colleagues in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an associate lawyer seeking a strong foundation for future career growth.

If this opportunity is of interest, please contact Teddie or Frasia for a confidential initial discussion. (Assignment 16986)