Employment Senior Associate - 7+ PQE

QED Legal LLP; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its employment team. This role offers a clear pathway to Partnership and involves managing complex cases, advising clients on employment law, and supervising junior staff. Candidates should have a strong background in employment law, excellent advocacy and negotiation skills, and a desire to contribute to team leadership. Competitive package and flexible working are offered.

Benefits

Competitive package

Flexible working

Pathway to Partnership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employment law.
• Ability to manage challenging cases effectively.
• Eager to pursue business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex tribunal litigation and discrimination claims.
• Advise employers and senior executives on employment law.
• Develop and supervise junior colleagues.

Skills

Track record in employment law

Strong advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Commercially minded

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the step towards Partnership? A leading Scottish law firm with one of the country’s most respected employment teams is looking for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join them on a clear partner track.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an enviable team that advises on the full spectrum of employment law for both claimants and respondents. You’ll work on high-profile matters, from complex tribunal litigation and discrimination claims to collective issues, TUPE and restrictive covenants, all while providing strategic day-to-day advice to employers and senior executives alike.

You’ll take the lead on challenging cases, act as a trusted adviser to clients, and play a key role in developing and supervising junior colleagues. The role also offers the chance to grow your practice, with full support for business development and client relationship building.

The firm is looking for someone with a proven track record in employment law, strong advocacy and negotiation skills, and the ambition to move into leadership. If you are commercially minded, confident in both contentious and non-contentious work, and eager to shape the direction of a leading team, this is the platform you’ve been waiting for.

In return, you’ll join a firm that truly values employment law, with a competitive package, flexible working, and a genuine pathway to Partnership.

If you’re ready to seize this opportunity, get in touch with Neil Campbell at QED Legal in confidence.