Employment Lawyer

About the Role

Our client has an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Employment Lawyer to join their busy practice in Edinburgh . This role requires a proactive individual who can manage a comprehensive range of employment law issues for both employers and employees. You will advise on contentious and non-contentious matters, including disciplinary procedures, unfair dismissals, discrimination claims, and employment contracts. The successful candidate will be instrumental in providing clear, practical, and commercially astute advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers on day-to-day employment law issues, including contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Represent clients in employment tribunals and at settlement negotiations.
• Draft and review employment contracts, settlement agreements, and staff handbooks.
• Provide guidance on TUPE regulations, redundancies, and restructures.
• Advise on discrimination, harassment, and equal pay claims.
• Deliver training sessions to clients on various employment law topics.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in employment law .
• Demonstrable experience advising on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Strong understanding of Scottish and UK employment legislation.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and work effectively within a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits, including private medical insurance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• Exposure to high-quality employment law work in Edinburgh .
• A collaborative and supportive firm culture.