Employment Senior Associate/Legal Director - 7+ PQE

Overview

Employment roles are constantly appearing at present. So why is THIS one, different? Ready to take a genuine step towards Partnership?

A leading UK-wide law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its highly regarded Employment team in Scotland. This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside one of the firm's standout Employment Partners - widely respected not only for technical excellence, but for their integrity, mentorship and commitment to developing the next generation of leaders.

You won't just be joining a strong national practice - you'll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with a Partner who invests time, shares credit, and actively supports progression. If you're looking for a role where partnership is more than a distant possibility, this offers a clear and supported route.

Responsibilities

• Advising on the full spectrum of employment law across the UK, acting for both claimants and respondents.
• Handling complex tribunal litigation, discrimination and whistleblowing claims, collective issues, TUPE, restructuring projects, restrictive covenants, and strategic advisory work for senior executives and employers.
• Taking the lead on significant matters, building trusted client relationships and playing a key role in supervising and developing junior colleagues.
• Contributing strategically to the team's direction and developing own practice with meaningful backing for business development and profile raising.

Qualifications

• Experienced employment lawyer with strong technical skills across contentious and non contentious matters.
• Confident advocacy and negotiation ability.
• Ambition to progress into Partnership.
• Commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive package and flexible working.
• Hands on mentorship from one of the most respected Partners in Scotland.
• Supportive, collegiate environment to shape specialism and develop leadership credentials.

If you'd like to explore this confidentially, please get in touch with Neil Campbell at QED Legal.