Employment Associate/Senior Associate

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

Job summary

A leading UK-based international law firm is seeking an individual to join their Employment team in Scotland, based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role involves HR advisory work, tribunal litigation, and collaborating on international projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong grounding in both contentious and non-contentious employment law, alongside impressive communication skills. The firm offers competitive salary, generous bonuses, flexible working, and extensive holiday benefits, promoting a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

Flexible hybrid working

Up to 28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Career progression

Qualifications

• Background in contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Great communication skills and team collaboration.
• Enthusiasm and organization to contribute to a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day HR and employment advisory work.
• Handling tribunal and civil court matters.
• Engagement in strategic compliance projects.
• Collaboration on international employment matters.

Skills

Contentious employment law

Non-contentious employment law

Strong communication skills

Proactive organization

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

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

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