Senior Solicitor, Employment – Edinburgh / Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; Haddington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates, a respected UK law firm, seeks a Senior Solicitor to join its Employment & Immigration team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will advise UK and international clients on a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, developing specialisms aligned to your interests.

You will work in a collaborative team handling complex employment issues, supporting transactional work, and contributing to client training and business development.

Qualifications

• UK solicitor with 2+ years PQE in Employment law.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and liaise with clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft ET3 responses and witness statements.
• Analyse evidence and advocate at employment tribunals.
• Advise on day-to-day employment law queries (phone, email, in person).
• Review employment contracts, policies and procedures.
• Provide employment advice on corporate transactions.
• Support clients with employee relations challenges.
• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements.
• Deliver employment law training to clients as part of a team.
• Contribute to business development aligned with team strategy.
• Supervise junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of information security and compliance.

Skills

PQE 2+ years

Employment law

Strong communication

Drafting skills

Organised / proactive

Education

Qualified Solicitor (UK)

Job description

An established UK law firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join its highly regarded Employment & Immigration team in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role offers the chance to advise a broad mix of UK and international clients, work on varied contentious and non‑contentious matters, and develop specialisms aligned to your interests.

You will be part of a collaborative team handling complex employment issues, supporting wider transactional work, and contributing to client training and business development. Clear career progression and a supportive working environment are at the heart of this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft ET3 responses and prepare witness statements.
• Analyse evidence and conduct advocacy at employment tribunals.
• Advise clients on day‑to‑day employment law queries (phone, email, in person).
• Review employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Provide employment advice on corporate transactions.
• Support clients with employee relations challenges.
• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements.
• Deliver employment law training to clients as part of a team.
• Contribute to business development aligned with team strategy.
• Supervise junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of information security and compliance.

You have 2+ years’ PQE with a strong interest in employment law, paired with clear communication, solid drafting skills, and a confident, organised approach to managing a varied caseload. You work well with colleagues and clients alike, bring commercial awareness to your advice, and stay proactive in developing your knowledge.

Senior Solicitor, Employment – Edinburgh / Glasgow • East Lothian