Senior Associate/ Legal Director- Employment Law

Overview

In this role you will advise on a broad range of employment matters for a leading Scottish firm, spanning advisory, litigation and transactional work. You will work with a diverse client base across sectors, including major employers and public bodies, and contribute to a supportive, collaborative team culture. The role offers hybrid working in Glasgow or Edinburgh and opportunities to lead complex matters and develop client relationships. You will shape strategy, mentor juniors and contribute to business development. This is a high-impact position for an experienced employment lawyer seeking clear progression and high-quality work.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• flexible working arrangements
• competitive salary and bonus
• excellent training and development
• supportive and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment law and HR advisory support
• Handle Employment Tribunal litigation and dispute resolution
• Manage disciplinary, grievance and performance matters
• Lead redundancy and restructuring projects
• Oversee TUPE and outsourcing arrangements
• Advise on executive appointments, exits and settlement agreements
• Address discrimination, whistleblowing and employee relations issues
• Assist with employment aspects of corporate transactions and reorganisations
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies and handbooks
• Lead complex matters, supervise junior team members, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development

Key requirements

• 6+ years’ PQE in a recognised employment law team
• Strong technical knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Excellent drafting, advocacy and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic problem solving
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and build lasting client relationships

• excellent communication
• client relationship management
• leadership and supervision
• UK employment law expertise
• contentious and non-contentious matter handling
• drafting of contracts, policies and handbooks

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