Senior Employment Law Solicitor

Senior Employment Law Solicitor , 4+pqe – Aberdeen/Edinburgh/Inverness

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

C£65K-£75+K (DOE) + excellent Benefits Package.

We are delighted to partner with our client who boast a Chambers UK 2025 and Legal 500-ranked employment team, focusing on employer-based matters.

This is an interesting and varied role advising the firms diverse client base on a range of employment law issues and represent them in employment tribunals.

Our client sets itself apart with vast local experience and a commitment to accessible, personalised service in employment law.

Key areas of responsibility include;

• Advising on the employment aspects of transactions, such as corporate and outsourcing projects
• Handling day-to-day employment queries, including disciplinary and grievance matters
• Managing collective matters, such as redundancies, integration, and TUPE
• Advising on trade union matters
• Representing clients in tribunal litigation

The successful candidates who can be based either, Based in our Aberdeen, Inverness, or Edinburgh office, you will:

• Manage your own caseload and assist with complex cases with team support
• Deliver high-quality client care
• Handle both contentious and non-contentious employment matters for employers and employees
• Work with clients in person and remotely, attending tribunals and court when required
• Participate in business development activities
• Ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations, including client verification

The ideal candidate will possess 4+pqe in Employment Law coupled with;

• Possess a strong track record of advising clients and representing them in employment tribunals.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify key issues and conduct effective legal merits assessments
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team-focused approach, with the ability to work independently
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Attention to detail, particularly when working with figures
• Confidence in making timely, well-considered decisions
• Commercial awareness and the ability to assess risks effectively

Your experience should include managing a caseload that covers;

• Settlement agreements
• Constructive, unfair, and wrongful dismissal cases
• Sickness absence issues
• Discrimination and whistleblowing claims
• ACAS early conciliation
• Employment tribunals

Our client offers excellent prospects for personal development, training, and continuous career progression in a supportive environment.

For further information, please contact Michelle Beaumont for a confidential discussion.