Employment Associate / Senior Associate

IDEX Consulting; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based international law firm is seeking an Employment Associate/Senior Associate to join their team in Scotland, based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role involves advising clients on employment law matters, handling tribunal and litigation cases, and engaging in strategic compliance projects. You will enjoy a competitive salary, generous bonus scheme, and flexible hybrid working arrangements, along with numerous benefits including private medical insurance and up to 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

Flexible hybrid working

Up to 28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Career progression programs

Qualifications

• Strong background in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Proactive, well-organised, and collaborative.
• Enthusiasm to grow and contribute to a top-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day HR and employment advisory work.
• Tribunal, civil court, and appeal litigation matters.
• TUPE, restructuring, and industrial relations.
• Regulatory and internal investigations.
• Strategic compliance projects and cross-border advice.

Skills

Contentious employment law

Non-contentious employment law

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Employment Associate/Senior Associate (3 - 6 years PQE) - Edinburgh or Glasgow

Hybrid working / FTSE 100 clients / UK and International work

Our client is a leading UK based international law firm which is looking to expand its Employment team in Scotland (can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow). This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact matters for top-tier commercial clients including household names and FTSE companies.

Your remit

• Day-to-day HR and employment advisory work
• Tribunal and civil court and appeal litigation matters
• TUPE, restructuring and industrial relations
• Regulatory and internal investigations
• Strategic compliance projects and cross-border advice
• Collaborating with other practice areas on legislation requirements for international employment/recruitment matters
• You'll also have the chance to work on international projects as part of a market-leading global employment practice!

About you

• You will have a strong background in both contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Have a strong academic record and great communication skills
• You will be proactive, well-organised and collaborative
• Have enthusiasm to grow and contribute to a top-performing team

What do you get

• Competitive salary with a generous bonus scheme
• Flexible hybrid working
• Up to 28 days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Career progression with transparent progression programmes

For full details, please contact me on 07384 795772 or email me on [e-mail].

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