Senior Solicitor - Employment Law – (Glasgow or Edinburgh)
A highly respected law firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor (2+ years’ PQE) to join its top‑tier Employment & Immigration team. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment known for delivering high‑quality work across the UK and internationally.
The Opportunity
You will join a market‑leading Employment team recognised in major legal directories for its excellence. The role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of employment matters, combining advisory, litigation, and transactional work. You will work with a diverse client base across multiple sectors, providing pragmatic and commercially focused employment law advice.
The position can be based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, with hybrid and flexible working options available.
Key Responsibilities
* Handling employment tribunal matters, including drafting ET3 responses, preparing witness statements, analysing evidence and undertaking advocacy.
* Advising clients directly on day‑to‑day HR and employment law issues
* Drafting, reviewing and updating employment contracts, policies and procedures.
* Supporting corporate transactions with employment law due diligence and advice.
* Advising on employee relations matters and drafting/negotiating settlement agreements.
* Delivering training to clients on employment law issues.
* Participating in business development aligned to the team’s strategic objectives.
* Supervising and supporting junior members of the team where appropriate.
About You
* A qualified solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in employment law (commercial firm experience preferred).
* Strong interest in employment law, with a proactive and commercially minded approach.
* Excellent drafting, communication and analytical skills.
* Able to manage a busy and varied caseload while working collaboratively within a wider team.
* Confident in building client relationships and tailoring advice to meet commercial needs.
* Highly organised, detail‑focused and motivated to continue developing your expertise.
* An interest in immigration law is welcome, with opportunities to develop this specialism if desired.
What’s on Offer
* Clear career progression pathways within a growing practice.
* Opportunity to work with high-profile clients across the UK and overseas.
* Supportive, inclusive culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and professional development.
* Exposure to high-quality, complex and varied work.
* A chance to contribute to team development and wider business initiatives.