Employment Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working

Clear career progression

Inclusive and supportive working culture

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their nationally recognised team in the United Kingdom. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of advisory matters and Employment Tribunal litigation. Candidates should have over 5 years’ PQE and prior experience advising employer clients. The position offers competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working options, as well as clear career progression. Join a supportive environment with leaders in the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong experience in advising employer clients.
• Confident in managing tribunal claims from start to finish.
• Experience with TUPE and M&A-related employment issues.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload from advisory matters to Employment Tribunal litigation.
• Advising employers on TUPE, restructures, contracts, policies, and senior exits.
• Running tribunal claims end-to-end, including drafting pleadings and advocacy.
• Running tribunal claims end-to-end, including drafting pleadings and advocacy.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development.
• Supporting business development and client relationships.

Skills

5+ years’ PQE in Employment Law

Strong experience advising employer clients

Confident managing tribunal claims

Experience with TUPE and M&A-related employment issues

Job description

We’re recruiting for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a nationally recognised Employment team working with a broad range of employer clients, from SMEs to multinational organisations.

This role offers high-quality, varied work in a collaborative and supportive environment, alongside lawyers who are leaders in their field.

The Role

• Managing your own caseload, from advisory matters to Employment Tribunal litigation
• Advising employers on TUPE, restructures, contracts, policies, and senior exits
• Supporting corporate and commercial teams on employment aspects of transactions
• Running tribunal claims end-to-end, including drafting pleadings and advocacy
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development
• Supporting business development and client relationships

About You

• 5+ years’ PQE in Employment Law (might have some flexibility)
• Strong experience advising employer clients
• Confident managing tribunal claims from start to finish
• Experience with TUPE and M&A-related employment issues

Location Flexible: Edinburgh or Glasgow Office

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive working culture