Senior Associate/Associate, Employment Law

Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Related Pay

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Holidays 25 days + 9 public holidays

Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Wellbeing resources

Retail Discounts

Job summary

MFMac’s employment team, based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, seeks a Senior Associate/Associate to handle a broad range of employment matters for major clients, both contentious and non-contentious. The team is renowned for its breadth of expertise and is ranked highly in Scotland.

There is flexibility in the role between contentious and non-contentious work, with strong training, client development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years PQE in employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage your caseload competently, professionally efficiently and cost effectively, with minimum supervision, to achieve client and firm objectives.
• Advise clients on rights and remedies on all employment law issues (contentious and non-contentious).
• Represent both employer and employee clients before employment tribunals.
• Provide practical commercial based advice, often within very tight timescales.
• Maximise business development opportunities from existing and potential clients and support divisional marketing initiatives including participation in client seminars and using existing contacts to cross-sell.
• Contribute constructively to the success of the Employment Law Team.
• Contribute to organising and delivering technical training as required within the team and wider division.
• Keep abreast of case law and legislative changes within employment law.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Client relationships

Autonomy

Confidence

Job description

Senior Associate/Associate, Employment Law

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) is a leading independent Scottish law firm, known for combining deep legal expertise with clear, practical advice that helps clients achieve their objectives. With more than 480 people across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, including 72 partners, the firm provides a full range of legal services to businesses, public sector organisations, charities, individuals and families.

MFMac works with clients across the private, public and third sectors, supporting some of the UK's most recognisable organisations and institutions. Its client base includes the UK and Scottish Governments, Breedon Group plc, CALA Homes, Diageo, HSBC plc, the Ministry of Defence, NHS Scotland, Schuh, Skyscanner and SSE plc. Through its sector knowledge, collaborative approach and commercial focus, the firm delivers practical solutions to complex legal challenges.

Summary of Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our leading employment law team. The employment team, based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, has more accredited employment law specialists than any other team in Scotland and is ranked in band 1 in Scotland by Chambers.

The team assist clients on a very wide range of employment law issues both contentious and non-contentious. We work with some of the best-known employers across Scotland as well as a significant number of senior executives.

There is some flexibility as to the exact role, and whether the role focuses on contentious or non-contentious matters, depending on skill set and areas of interest.

Key Tasks

• Manage your caseload competently, professionally efficiently and cost effectively, with minimum supervision, to achieve client and firm objectives.
• Advise clients on rights and remedies on all employment law issues (contentious and non-contentious).
• Represent both employer and employee clients before employment tribunals.
• Provide practical commercial based advice, often within very tight timescales.
• Maximise business development opportunities from existing and potential clients and support divisional marketing initiatives including participation in client seminars and using existing contacts to cross-sell.
• Contribute constructively to the success of the Employment Law Team.
• Contribute to organising and delivering technical training as required within the team and wider division.
• Keep abreast of case law and legislative changes within employment law.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 6 years PQE in employment law.

Person Specification

• You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
• You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
• You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
• You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
• You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required

Here at Morton Fraser MacRoberts we believe in a positive work life balance and in an inclusive and friendly working environment.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We know that a culture of inclusion drives great results, and we're committed to making sure all our people feel valued and empowered. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, just let us know in your application. We will support you every step of the way. If you have a disability and meet the basic requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• Profit Related Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance for all employees (BUPA)
• Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays (plus birthday off)
• Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Access to Comprehensive Wellbeing resources
• Retail Discounts

We operate our business on an agile basis reflecting the needs of our clients and our people to deliver outstanding client service. We will agree a suitable office/homeworking arrangement with all candidates.

As signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. Please ensure you include any military skills and qualifications you hold when applying for a vacancy with us to ensure they are recognised during our recruitment and selection process.