Senior Employment Lawyer 7+ PQE — Contested & Advisory

QED Legal LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing commercial boutique in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer with at least six years’ PQE. This role involves managing both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, including tribunal work and advisory roles on contracts and policies. Candidates should demonstrate commercial awareness and have a strong desire to develop client relationships and contribute to the firm's succession planning. The firm promotes a flexible and quality-focused culture, providing the opportunity for autonomy in practice without the pressure of larger firms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years’ PQE in employment law.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Comfortable with client relationships and confident in judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law work.
• Work on tribunal cases and advisory matters including contracts and policies.
• Engage in succession planning and contribute to long-term goals.

Skills

Employment law

Client management

Commercial awareness

Job description

A growing commercial boutique in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer with at least six years’ PQE. This role involves managing both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, including tribunal work and advisory roles on contracts and policies. Candidates should demonstrate commercial awareness and have a strong desire to develop client relationships and contribute to the firm's succession planning. The firm promotes a flexible and quality-focused culture, providing the opportunity for autonomy in practice without the pressure of larger firms.