Employment Associate
Glasgow – £70,000 - £80,000
ROLE OVERVIEWI am currently representing a prestigious UK top 20 firm in Scotland, seeking an Employment Associate, 2- 5 PQE, with expertise in contentious and non-contentious employment law. Our client firm embraces a flexible, hybrid working model, allowing for a mix of office-based and remote work. This opportunity offers the opportunity to work with large employers both nationally and internationally, as well as great career progression.
ABOUT THE FIRM
Our client is a distinguished UK top 20 firm with a strong presence in Scotland. Ranked top tier in Employment & Immigration law, the firm provides comprehensive advice to a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, FTSE 100 companies, and leading UK and international businesses.
THE ROLE
In this position, you'll provide expert advice on a range of employment law matters, from executive exits to business restructuring. You'll handle employment tribunal litigation and support corporate projects for major employers in Scotland, England, and Wales.
While experience in business immigration and tribunal advocacy is advantageous, it's not essential.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Relevant experience within a comparable environment
- Solid grasp of employment law, coupled with strong drafting and communication skills
- Interest in developing marketing and business development abilities
- Ability to thrive under pressure and contribute effectively to team efforts
- Understanding of the operations and structure of top-tier law firms and client requirements Commercial acumen, coupled with a genuine passion for Employment law.
Join a forward-thinking team within one of Scotland's top firms for career progression and work with leading UK employers, domestically and internationally.
Submit your CV for immediat consideration. For more information get in touch via email at aqsa@douglas-scott.co.uk or give me a call on 0113 467 7571.
1. What were you doing before you joined Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment?
Prior to starting at Douglas Scott, I graduated from The University of Strathclyde with a Psychology degree. I then joined another legal recruitment firm in Manchester where I focused on the Chicago legal market for 10 months.
2. What are you most looking forward to in your new role?
I am looking forward to getting to know the team at Douglas Scott. I am also excited to gain expertise in a new legal market hopefully making lots of successful placements!
3. If you weren’t in recruitment what would you be doing?
If I didn’t go into recruitment, I would have most likely completed my master’s in forensic psychology and pursued a career in that field.
4. Tell us something that people might not know about you?
Something people might not know is I was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Employment Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Glasgow
- Reference: J78865
