Senior Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate in Milton

Are you an ambitious Employment Senior Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate looking for your next career move? Do you want to work alongside recognised specialists, build lasting client relationships and develop your expertise within one of Scotland's largest and most experienced employment law teams? We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior Solicitor to join our highly regarded Employment, Immigration and Pensions (EIP) team in our Glasgow office.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Musab Hemsi, Partner, and a team of experienced employment law specialists who are passionate about delivering exceptional client service and supporting each other's success. You will be part of a friendly, approachable and collaborative team where knowledge-sharing, professional development and genuine teamwork are at the heart of what we do.

At Anderson Strathern, we are proud of our reputation for excellence whilst maintaining a culture that is supportive, inclusive and enjoyable. We believe that great work comes from great people, and we are committed to helping our colleagues build rewarding and successful careers.

Anderson Strathern is a modern, innovative law firm. We’re proud of our history but firmly focused on an exciting future, one that embraces technology and smarter ways of working. We’re independent, and proudly so.

As Investors in People and Investors in Young People Gold award holders, we will provide you with comprehensive training and support.

Our EIP department is a fun and dynamic group of people based in our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices with two team members who work remotely in the Aberdeen area. We are one of the largest and most experienced legal teams in Scotland but act for clients across the United Kingdom and beyond. We have five lawyers accredited as specialists in employment law with the Law Society of Scotland, one accredited in discrimination law and one Signet Accredited, as well as two certified mediators. We have extensive knowledge and expertise in employment law and immigration law as well as a pensions consultant who supports clients as and when needed. Working closely with our legal team, we also have four HR professionals, who are part of HR Plus service and support clients in a variety of ways in relation to their internal HR needs.

Our team is a mix of experienced legal practitioners (ranked in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500), HR professionals, legal trainees, and proactive legal support who all bring professionalism, empathy and ambition to the work we do. What truly sets us apart is our culture. We are passionate about collaboration, mentorship and supporting one another. Whether it is sharing expertise, celebrating successes or coming together for team socials and firm-wide events, we enjoy what we do and the people we do it with.

The role will involve:

• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, delivering strategic and commercially focused employment law advice on a wide range of complex workplace issues.
• Leading the conduct of Employment Tribunal litigation, taking full responsibility for case strategy, pleadings, correspondence with the Tribunal, and client risk management.
• Overseeing the preparation of high-quality evidential material, including taking instructions, drafting and reviewing witness statements, and ensuring consistency with litigation strategy.
• Applying detailed legal analysis to complex and emerging issues, carrying out and directing legal research to support advice, litigation decisions and knowledge development within the team.
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal proceedings, including advocacy at preliminary and substantive hearings, and advising on resolution and settlement strategy.
• Advising on and producing bespoke employment documentation, including contracts, handbooks, policies and procedures, aligned with clients’ operational needs and risk profile.
• Supporting other departments in relation to non-contentious matters such as TUPE warranties and indemnities on the sale or transfer of a business.
• Delivery of training and workshops to clients and non-clients.
• Active involvement in the business development initiatives of the wider team and the Firm.

You will be expected to:

• Build strong client relationships.
• Have excellent client care skills while delivering high-quality commercial advice.
• Demonstrate strong technical expertise and good advocacy skills.
• Have excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

About you:

• 2+ years PQE.
• Strong client focus and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to business development.

What you will get in return:

• Opportunity to work directly with experienced employment law specialists.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile and varied employment law matters for a broad client base.
• Genuine career development opportunities, including advocacy, business development and leadership experience.
• A supportive, friendly and collaborative team environment where your contribution is valued.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Regular mentoring, coaching and knowledge-sharing from recognised experts in their field.
• Opportunities to build your profile through client engagement, networking, training delivery and thought leadership.
• A friendly team culture with regular departmental meetings, CPD sessions and opportunities to get involved in wider firm initiatives.

Anderson Strathern is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit, develop, nurture and retain a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.