Employment Lawyer

Livbrown; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded Scottish law firm is seeking a dedicated Employment Lawyer to join their team in Glasgow. This full-time position requires expertise in Employment Tribunal cases, offering a blend of office and remote work with full tech support. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal knowledge and excellent communication skills, with the opportunity to advise and represent clients throughout Scotland. Join a growing team with upcoming hearing dates and a supportive social environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employment Tribunal and related litigation.
• Ability to represent clients in complex cases effectively.
• Knowledge of legal technology to manage cases efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Join the Employment & Contract department as a permanent Employment Lawyer.
• Represent and advise clients across Scotland.
• Handle cases with support from experienced lawyers.

Skills

Experience in Employment Tribunal and related litigation

Proven ability to represent clients in complex cases

Strong legal knowledge

Good communication

Excellent analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Skills in using legal technology

Job description

Overview

Livingstone Brown is a highly regarded firm of Scottish solicitors, established more than thirty years ago and recognized for its strong presence in Glasgow and throughout Scotland. The firm specializes in five key practice areas: Criminal Litigation & Fraud, Personal Injury, Family Law, Child Protection, and Employment & Contract. The firm is based in Glasgow city centre and serves clients across the UK, with close professional connections to Senior Counsel in Edinburgh and ranked firms and barristers in London. Using cutting-edge technology, the firm conducts client consultations and hearings via videolink, presents evidence electronically, and primarily uses digital communication, enabling efficient handling of complex, large-scale cases nationwide.

Role Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Employment Lawyer to join our team on a full-time basis. The Employment & Contract department currently have a team of five with one associate about to go on maternity leave - however, the role is a permanent one. We currently have ET hearing dates in the diary well into autumn 2026, and a number of new claims being processed and lodged. We represent and advise clients across Scotland, and have expanded over the past 12 months. We offer flexibility of mixing time in the office and working from home, with full tech support and input from experienced lawyers in other areas. There is also a good social mix.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employment Tribunal and related litigation.
• Proven ability to represent clients in complex cases.
• Strong legal knowledge.
• Good communication.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Skills in using legal technology and innovative practices to manage cases effectively.