Employment Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive Scottish law firm is seeking Solicitors at all levels to join their Employment team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals interested in both contentious and non-contentious employment law. Candidates will advise clients, manage tribunal claims, and support corporate transactions. The firm emphasizes collaborative growth and provides clear progression pathways. A client-ready mindset and ambition to develop within a growing team are essential. This is an opportunity to influence key workstreams and advance your career.

Qualifications

• NQ to Senior Associate level candidates are considered.
• Strong technical grounding in employment law required.
• Client-ready mindset with interest in team development.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law matters.
• Manage tribunal claims including unfair dismissal and discrimination.
• Draft employment documentation and settlement agreements.
• Support corporate transactions including TUPE and due diligence.
• Deliver client-led solutions.

Skills

Contentious employment law

Non-contentious employment law

Contract negotiation

Client management

Job description

Solicitor - Partner | Employment Lawyer

A rare and strategic opportunity has arisen for Employment Solicitors at all levels to join a progressive Scottish law firm at an exciting growth point in its development.

This hire is driven by increased client demand across advisory, tribunal, and corporate support work, allowing successful individuals to build their practice, influence key workstreams, and progress their careers.

The Opportunity

Join a growing Employment team based in Scotland, working on a broad remit spanning contentious and non-contentious employment law. Seniority-dependent reporting line into either the Employment Partner or Team Lead.

Why Join?

• Expansion hire due to sustained growth and rising instructions from employer and senior executive clients
• Strong platform to develop, lead, or support high-quality tribunal, advisory, and transactional work
• Collaborative team investing in people, capability, and long-term practice growth
• Clear progression pathways at every level

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employer and individual clients on the full spectrum of employment law
• Manage or support tribunal claims including unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing
• Draft and negotiate contracts, policies, settlement agreements, and commercial employment documentation
• Support corporate transactions (TUPE, due diligence, restructuring)
• Deliver commercially focused, client-led solutions

About You

• NQ to Senior Associate level candidates considered
• Strong technical grounding in contentious or non-contentious employment law (or both)
• Client-ready mindset with an interest in developing within a growing team
• Seniors: ambition to lead workstreams, supervise juniors, or support business development

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion on this opportunity, please get in touch with our Consultant on the below information or click “Apply”. This search assignment forms part of a wider portfolio of Employment Law talent acquisition mandates we are advising on across Scotland, many of which are never advertised. Oculus Legal Group works closely with leading law firms through our longstanding relationships on strategic hires where discretion, timing and market insight are critical. If you'd value a confidential conversation to explore the market, understand upcoming opportunities or simply value support around you career plans, please do get in touch with our Consultant on the provided contact information