Employment Lawyer – Aberdeen

Frasia Wright Associates; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Associate to join their Aberdeen office. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex employment law matters, providing support for litigation and strategic corporate projects. Ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in commercial employment law seeking career growth.

Qualifications

• At least two years of employment law experience in a commercial practice.
• Experience in complex tribunal claims and M&A is advantageous.
• Interest or expertise in change management and strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employment claims and corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with teams in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.
• Support clients in high-value litigation and strategic projects.

Skills

Employment law experience

Litigation

Cross-border issues

Restructuring

Whistleblowing

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)