Senior Associate - Employment

JMC Legal Recruitment; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Market-Leading Employment Practice in Glasgow seeks a Senior Associate (5–8 PQE) to join a top-ranked team with a global reach. You will manage your own caseload, work with leading Partners on strategic mandates, and develop strong client relationships.

The role offers high-calibre work, autonomy and a clear path toward Partnership within a collaborative, high-performance culture. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified Solicitor with 5–8 PQE in Employment law.
• Experience handling both advisory and contentious matters.
• Strong drafting, communication and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead juniors.

Responsibilities

• Advise employer clients on the full spectrum of employment law, both contentious and non-contentious.
• Lead on Employment Tribunal litigation, including discrimination and high-value claims.
• Handle High Court matters such as restrictive covenants and team moves.
• Support cross-border and multi-jurisdictional mandates and client growth.

Skills

Employment law

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Education

Solicitor (UK)

Job description

Senior Associate – Employment (5–8 PQE)

Location: Glasgow

Firm: Market-Leading Employment Practice | International Platform

Salary: Highly Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Role

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a top-ranked Employment practice known for its depth of expertise, global reach and high-profile client base. Acting for multinational corporates, household names and fast-growth businesses, the team is trusted on some of the most complex and business-critical workplace matters in the market.

You’ll step into a role that offers both high-calibre work and real influence. Alongside managing your own caseload, you’ll work closely with leading Partners on strategic mandates, often with a cross-border element, while also playing a visible role in client relationships and the continued growth of the practice.

The culture is a genuine differentiator and renowned across their offices in the UK and the rest of the world. This is a firm where collaboration, approachability and high performance coexist and where Senior Associates are given the platform, trust and autonomy to develop their profile, deepen client relationships and progress towards Partnership.

The Work

• Advising employer clients on the full spectrum of employment law, both contentious and non-contentious
• Leading on Employment Tribunal litigation, including discrimination, whistleblowing and high-value claims
• Handling High Court matters, including restrictive covenant and team move disputes
• Advising on TUPE, restructures, redundancies and large-scale workforce projects
• Supporting on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional mandates
• Acting as a key contact for clients, delivering commercial, solutions-led advice
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
• Contributing to business development and client growth initiatives

Your Experience

• UK-qualified Solicitor (5–8 PQE) with a strong background in Employment law
• Broad experience across both advisory and contentious matters
• Confident managing complex matters and leading client relationships
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
• Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong communication, drafting and analytical skills
• Interest in business development and contributing to team growth

Why This Role?

• Join a top ranked Employment team with a leading UK and international presence
• Work alongside recognised leaders in the field on complex, high-profile matters
• Exposure to multinational clients and cross-border work
• Real autonomy and client ownership at Senior Associate level
• Clear and structured pathway to Partnership
• Collaborative, supportive culture with a strong focus on people and development
• Flexible and hybrid working with genuine work-life balance
• Highly competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package