Employment Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with over 4 years PQE to join their prestigious team in Aberdeen. This role involves providing legal advice on diverse employment law matters, from tribunal claims to workplace investigations. The firm offers a competitive salary range of £72,000-£95,000, alongside a robust training programme and a supportive work culture focused on diversity and work-life balance.

Benefits

First-class training programme

Supportive culture

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in complex tribunal claims and senior-level grievances.
• Comfortable advising on executive compensation and cross-border employment.
• Ideally experienced with High Court litigation and employment aspects of M&A or outsourcing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on employment law matters.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, and employment-related documents.
• Represent clients in employment tribunals and dispute resolutions.
• Support clients with redundancy processes and TUPE transfers.
• Conduct legal research on employment legislation changes.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE

Job description

Join a top-tier, nationally recognised Employment & Reward team

Work on high-profile, cross-border employment law matters

About Our Client

This client is an award-winning, global law firm known for its innovative approach, strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and exceptional training and development programmes. They serve a diverse range of blue-chip and international clients, offering excellent opportunities to work across multiple sectors and geographies.

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on employment law matters to a diverse client base.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, and other employment-related documents.
• Represent clients in employment tribunals and other dispute resolution settings.
• Support clients with redundancy processes, TUPE transfers, and workplace investigations.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in employment legislation.
• Deliver training sessions and presentations on employment law topics to clients and colleagues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure a high level of service delivery.
• Collaborate with other legal professionals within the organisation to provide holistic advice.

The Successful Applicant

• A solicitor or equivalent with 4+ years PQE in commercial employment law
• Experienced in complex tribunal claims, discrimination, whistleblowing, restructuring, and senior-level grievances
• Comfortable advising on executive compensation and cross-border employment issues
• Commercially aware, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative team approach
• Ideally experienced with High Court litigation and employment aspects of M&A or outsourcing

What's on Offer

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading, global employment law team that invests heavily in career development. You will benefit from a first-class training programme, early client responsibility, and a supportive culture committed to work-life balance and diversity. The firm is highly awarded for innovation, talent development, and inclusion.

Competitive salary range £72,000-£95,000. If you're an experienced Employment Solicitor, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.