Employment Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious Scottish firm is seeking a dynamic Employment Partner to lead their Glasgow team. This role offers a unique opportunity for experienced solicitors to accelerate their career and gain equity quickly. The firm is known for its supportive environment and strong reputation in the legal market, providing the perfect platform for individuals to develop their practice and become recognized leaders. With a diverse client base ranging from high-net-worth individuals to large corporations, this position promises unparalleled professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact within the firm.

Benefits

Profit Share

Bonus Scheme

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Team Building Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Employment Solicitor with a strong network and client following.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Employment practice within the Glasgow team.
• Engage in business development and networking to grow client base.

Skills

Employment Law

Business Development

Interpersonal Skills

Team Management

Client Networking

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

This Legal 500, leading Scottish firm is seeking to appoint an Employment Partner to lead their Glasgow team.

For solicitors looking for a platform to develop their practice and build a reputation as a go-to name in the Scottish Employment market, this firm will provide you with all the agency, support and investment required to allow you to accelerate through the Equity ranks.

The Firm

This ambitious firm has a well-founded reputation as a market-leading provider of legal services nationwide.

Numerous Legal 500 practice area rankings clearly demonstrate the expertise this business has cultivated, and it has become a notable source of some of the highest calibre legal talent in the UK. Many of the lawyers at the firm have gained individual recognition, including many Legal 500 rankings and Chambers & Partners accolades.

Partners are known to be friendly, down-to-earth and approachable. They have created a supportive environment where employees are given agency over their work.

Clients range anywhere from families and HNW individuals all the way to FTSE100 goliaths, and exposure to this variety means that solicitors gain unrivalled experience, and are able to become true experts in their chosen field.

Due to the excellent work and support of renowned colleagues, it is not uncommon for staff who stay at the firm to progress quickly through its ranks and gain recognition internally for their efforts

The Role

This role is well suited to an experienced Employment solicitor who is motivated to build and develop their practice. The firm has a well-established and Legal 500-ranked Employment team nationally, which makes for the perfect environment to take your practice to the next level.

Candidates should have an established network and be keen to grow and manage a team around them. Business development will be an important element of the role and the firm is seeking someone who is entrepreneurial, commercial and keen to lead from the front.

The firm as a whole and the Glasgow office, in particular, is going through a real period of growth and Partner succession planning. As a result, there is an outstanding opportunity for someone to make Equity in a short space of time and become recognised as a future leader, driving the growth and strategic vision of the firm as a whole.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced Employment Solicitor operating at, or looking to step up to, Partner level
• Has a strong network of contacts or a client following
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and colleagues alike.
• Enjoys meeting clients, attending networking events and business development activity
• Is well organised and can prioritise efficiently

What's on offer

• Join a rapidly growing, highly profitable firm
• Benefit from a quick and clear runway to Equity
• Build a team around you and climb the ranks of the Legal 500
• Attractive profit share and bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747/[e-mail] for a confidential chat.