Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor with 3-6 years PQE to join their dynamic team. The role involves advising on a wide range of employment law matters including tribunal litigation, corporate support, and HR legal counsel. Opportunities for career development and a competitive salary with a generous bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

Hybrid and flexible working options

25 days’ holiday, rising to 28

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' PQE in employment law.
• Experience in handling both contentious and non-contentious work.
• Strong ability to communicate and work well with clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on HR and employment law matters.
• Handle employment tribunal and civil court litigation.
• Support corporate matters including business transfers.

Skills

Qualified solicitor with PQE in employment law

Experience in contentious and non-contentious work

Strong technical skills

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive and collaborative approach

Job description

Employment Solicitor (3-6 years')

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a market-leading Employment team in Edinburgh or Glasgow, advising on a broad range of complex and high-profile matters for national and international clients.

You’ll be working alongside supportive colleagues who are passionate about what they do and committed to delivering practical, commercial advice.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll advise clients on the full spectrum of employment law matters, including:

• Day-to-day HR and employment law support
• Employment tribunal, civil court and appeal litigation
• Corporate support including business transfers and outsourcing
• TUPE, restructurings and industrial relations
• Workplace investigations, including regulatory matters
• Strategic compliance and multi-jurisdictional projects

You will:

• Be a qualified solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE in employment law
• Have experience in both contentious and non-contentious work
• Possess strong technical skills, commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Hold excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Adopt a proactive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients

Why Join?

You’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Structured support for career development and progression
• 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28 with service) + holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave

If you’re ready to take the next step in your employment law career, get in touch with Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or apply with an up-to-date CV.