Employment Solicitor

Achuman Capital; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Solicitor to join their Employment law practice. The role involves advising clients on employment relations, defending claims, and providing transactional support. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of PQE, strong employment law background, outstanding academic credentials, and a willingness to engage in business development. This position offers the chance to work with high-profile clients in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Demonstrated excellence in technical skills related to employment law.
• Willingness to partake in business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a diverse range of employment relations.
• Defend WRC claims made against employers.
• Provide transactional support on employment law matters.

Skills

Strong background in employment law matters

Ability to demonstrate strong commercial awareness

Outstanding academics

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as a team

Job description

We are working with a leading national law firm who are seeking a Solicitor to join their Employment law practice within their Edinburgh office.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a renowned Employment team, advising clients on a diverse range of employment relations advice, litigation, and transactional support. The candidate’s duties will include advising clients on day-to-day queries, defending WRC claims made against employers, providing transactional support, and advising employers on all aspects of industrial action.

The candidate will play a key role in supporting high-profile clients through all aspects of employment law matters, providing business critical advice to the firm’s national client base. The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to participate in business development initiatives while managing client relationships.

• 1-3 PQE;
• Strong background in employment law matters within a medium to large commercial firm;
• Ability to demonstrate strong commercial awareness;
• Outstanding academics;
• Technically excellent;
• Willingness to become involved in business development;
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
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