Solicitor
Burges Salmon. We're more than a law firm. We're a place where you can be more of everything.
Join the “Employment Law Firm of the Year” (Personnel Today Awards 2023) and e xposure to high-profile clients and partners is just the start. With us, you'll reap the rewards of enjoying responsibility from day one. So, if you're looking to work at a fresh-thinking firm that's blazing a trail with industry-leading insight, it's time to take the leap.
The Team
Our employment team is one of the largest in the UK; as such we are active in helping to shape UK employment law and participate actively in numerous employment law organisations and committees.
Our work is exciting; there is no doubt about that. Our employment lawyers work for FTSE 100 and 250 listed companies, major public sector employers as well as smaller companies, those in the not-for-profit sector and for senior executives. We regularly advise on high profile and business critical projects for these clients, including identifying and managing ESG risks and opportunities – our enviable client base will keep you engaged, excited and proud of the work we do.
Alongside advising on all aspects of employment law, we offer a wide range of value-added services; of particular note is our impressive training offering. We also advise on the full range of employment tribunal and High Court litigation, including team moves and enforcing restrictive covenants.
What you'll need
At Burges Salmon, you will have a fair, transparent path to progression. To find out more .
1. Relevant experience working on employment matters
2. Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
3. Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
4. Be self-motivated and willing to learn
5. Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer
The Firm
Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.
We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as
We're committed to finding the right person for this role and we're open to discussing flexible working, full time or part time working patterns.
It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.