Employment Solicitor - Respondent - NQ - 3 PQE

QED Legal LLP; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a solicitor with 0 to 3 years' experience to join their employment team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of matters, including tribunals and advisory support for employers, with an emphasis on client-facing duties. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a desire to engage directly with clients. A supportive environment is assured to facilitate growth and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with around NQ to 3 years’ PQE.
• Willingness to be client-facing and engage with HR teams.
• Ability to work with supervision while developing autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Work on respondent matters for employers across various sectors.
• Participate in tribunals, advisory work, drafting contracts and policies.
• Engage with clients to provide practical employment law guidance.

Job description

Overview

Not everyone qualifies into the area they really wanted. Sometimes you find yourself in a team that doesn’t quite fit, or you enjoy the work but never really get the chance to meet clients and see the difference your advice makes. If that sounds familiar, this could be the move that sets things right.

I’m working with a respected employment team in Edinburgh that’s looking to bring in a solicitor with around NQ to 3 years’ PQE. The work is focused on respondent matters, acting for employers across the private, third and public sectors. It’s a genuinely varied mix – tribunals, day-to-day advisory, drafting contracts and policies, and supporting businesses with the employment law challenges that crop up along the way.

What sets this role apart is the client contact. You won’t be tucked away in the background, you’ll be speaking with HR teams, business owners and senior managers from the outset, building relationships and developing the confidence that comes with being a trusted adviser. The partners here are approachable and supportive, and they know how important it is to give junior lawyers the right blend of supervision and autonomy.

Whether you’re newly qualified and wishing you’d taken a different path, or you’re enjoying your current role but frustrated by how little client-facing exposure you get, this is a chance to join a team that will put you right at the heart of things. While the role is based in Edinburgh, the team is more than happy to hear from strong candidates in Glasgow too.

If you’d like to find out more, feel free to get in touch with me, Neil Campbell at QED Legal, for a confidential chat.

Responsibilities

• Work on respondent matters, acting for employers across the private, third and public sectors.
• Participate in tribunals, day-to-day advisory work, drafting contracts and policies, and supporting businesses with employment law challenges.
• Engage with clients to build relationships and provide practical employment law guidance.

Requirements

• Solicitor with around NQ to 3 years’ PQE.
• Willingness to be client-facing and to engage with HR teams, business owners and senior managers.
• Ability to work with a supportive supervision structure while developing autonomy.

Location

Edinburgh location; strong candidates in Glasgow are also encouraged to apply.