Employment Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in the UK seeks an Employment Solicitor to join a highly ranked team in Glasgow. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing legal advice, and drafting documents while offering clear career progression and development opportunities. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with a passion for employment law and excellent interpersonal skills. The firm offers a generous salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous salary

Bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• NQ-3 PQE qualified solicitor with Employment experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and academic background.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of employment matters.
• Provide HR-focused employment law advice to clients.
• Conduct advocacy at Employment Tribunals.

Skills

Employment law experience

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Client-focused mindset

Education

PQE qualification (NQ-3)

Job description

Role: Employment Solicitor

Location: Glasgow

PQE: NQ - 3 PQE

Department: L500 Employment

Salary: Generous Salary + Excellent Benefits

The Role

Join a highly ranked Employment team, within a Top 50 UK firm, as an Employment Solicitor and develop your career in a supportive, forward‑looking environment.

You will manage a varied caseload, providing both advisory and tribunal work and gain exposure to some of the UK's most prominent employers across multiple sectors.

This is a role designed for those who want to take ownership of their career progression, develop advocacy skills and contribute to business development initiatives.

From the get‑go, you will be supported in building expertise and shaping your trajectory within a high‑performing employment team.

The Work

• Manage a mixed caseload of employment matters, including advisory and tribunal work
• Provide HR‑focused employment law advice to clients across multiple sectors
• Conduct advocacy at Employment Tribunals
• Draft and prepare legal documentation, correspondence, tribunal bundles, witness statements and reports
• Support team members with their caseloads when required
• Produce client MI reports and assist with business development initiatives
• Work efficiently to meet SLAs, chargeable targets, and internal procedures
• Contribute to thought leadership through drafting articles and legal updates

Your Experience

• NQ-3 PQE qualified solicitor with Employment experience
• Strong technical knowledge and academic background
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high‑performing team
• Flexible, proactive and client‑focused mindset
• Interest in employment advocacy and HR advisory work

Why This Role?

• Join an L500 recognised Employment team within a Top 50 UK firm
• Take ownership of your career with clear progression pathways and mentoring opportunities
• Exposure to high‑profile, complex employment matters
• Develop advocacy skills and advisory expertise within a supportive award‑winning firm
• Work in a collaborative culture that prioritises professional development and wellbeing
• Generous salary, bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package

If you would like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.