Senior Associate - Employment (4-8 PQE)
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This prestigious, international firm is renowned for combining a sector-leading legal service and a supportive, vibrant culture.
For an Employment Lawyer (4-8 PQE) looking for the best work in the market and a role where they can continue their professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to take a definitive next step in your career.
Don't miss this opportunity to join a leading department in its friendly, vibrant and motivated Edinburgh office.
The Firm
This global giant is renowned internationally for its ability to take on the most complex legal challenges and provide clients with clear solutions. Having been recognised across countless practice areas with Legal 500 rankings, this firm is responsible for developing some of the most respected legal talents worldwide.
In a modern firm that places emphasis on innovation, staff can expect to engage with a range of premier international clients on some of the largest and most high-quality work available. Fortune and FTSE 100 work is a daily occurrence but they also manage many next-generation hyper-growth clients, providing an entrepreneurial feel. The resulting mixture of this exceptional legal talent and exemplary clientele has resulted in this firm winning numerous high-profile awards.
In contrast to many firms of its size and reach, there is an excellent work-life balance and a reputation for a friendly and supportive working environment persists. The Scotland operation is comparably small to many of their international offices and thus staff are able to reap the benefits of working for one of the largest law firms globally, whilst also having the feel of a tight-knit, supportive and friendly working environment.
Employees receive top-of-the-market remuneration and benefits as well as first-rate professional development to ensure they have agency in progressing their careers.
If you are seeking to develop your expertise and reputation as a leading lawyer within your chosen practice area and accelerate yourself to the top of the profession with a truly outstanding firm, this is an unparalleled opportunity to do so.
The Role
This role is well suited to an Employment solicitor who is keen to take on a varied and exciting caseload of both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Work spans a plethora of employment issues, from providing general advice and HR support to supporting strategic projects, high-profile tribunal work, TUPE, collective matters and much more.
Clients are prestigious and large-scale, making for a complex, engaging and fulfilling workload where you will develop unparalleled expertise in employment issues.
Working directly alongside Legal 500 individually ranked Partners in the practice area, you will be in a strong position to develop professionally as you progress through one of the premier legal businesses in the country.
The Ideal Candidate
1. Is an experienced Employment Solicitor (4-8 PQE) who can turn their hand to all things employment law
2. Can work independently and as part of a team
3. Manage a varied caseload with a range of clients
4. Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and colleagues alike.
5. Is well organised and can prioritise efficiently
What's on offer
6. Working for a Top 50 and award-winning employer
7. An opportunity to develop a reputation in Corporate practice
8. Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality work
9. Engrained culture of flexible working
10. First-rate career development opportunities
11. Generous salary
12. Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements