Job Reference Number: REF#149022
Employment Associate – Global Law Firm – 2 years PQE – Edinburgh
Are you an experienced employment associate keen to take the next step in your career? Conekt Legal is currently partnering with this leading global law firm to recruit an employment associate into their legal 500 rated UK wide employment practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some really exciting blue-chip clients to include Virgin Atlantic, TK Maxx, Marks and Spencer, Spotify to name a few. The role is based in their Edinburgh office and would suit a qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE.
The Client
Our client is one of the fastest growing global law firms, with an exceptional reputation for the delivery of exceptional legal services they have an impressive global client base. Their UK wide employment practice has over 400 top employment lawyers who work on exciting and interesting work across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The firm has won a number of awards and is very proactive around learning and development, career progression, their DE & I strategies and also ESG initiatives.
Why this role?
* Exposure to an exciting and interesting client base
* High quality and challenging work across contentious and non-contentious matters and advisory work
* Market leading salary and benefits
* Clear career path and structured approach to L & D
The Role
Your role will include:
* Advise corporate clients on a wide range of employment matters, including but not limited to:
o Employment contracts and policies
o Redundancies and restructurings
o Disciplinary and grievance procedures
o Discrimination and harassment claims
o TUPE and other transfer of undertakings issues
* Represent clients in contentious employment disputes, including tribunal and court proceedings.
* Provide strategic advice on compliance with employment laws and regulations.
* Draft and review employment-related documents, ensuring they are legally sound and align with clients’ business objectives.
* Stay abreast of developments in employment law and share knowledge with the team and clients.
* Collaborate with colleagues across the firm’s global network to deliver seamless legal services to clients.
Requirements:
* Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE in employment law (Qualified in Scotland/E & W or equivalent).
* Strong experience in advising corporate clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
* Excellent understanding of employment law, including recent legal developments.
* Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload and work to tight deadlines.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
* Commitment to providing high-quality client service.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* Exposure to high-profile clients and complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.
* Supportive and inclusive work environment.
* Access to global resources and a network of leading legal professionals.
If you are interested in a confidential chat about this role please contact me at lindsey@conektlegal.com or call 07852332587.
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