This Legal 500, leading Scottish firm is seeking to appoint a Senior Employment Solicitor (3 PQE) to their growing Edinburgh office.

For solicitors looking for a varied workload, exposure to exciting clients and a role where they can develop real expertise in the area of Employment law, this is an excellent opportunity to take a definitive next step in your career.

The Firm

This ambitious firm has a well-founded reputation as a market-leading provider of legal services nationwide.

Numerous Legal 500 practice area rankings clearly demonstrate the expertise this business has cultivated, and it has become a notable source of some of the highest calibre legal talent in the UK. Many of the lawyers at the firm have gained individual recognition, including many Legal 500 rankings and Chambers & Partners accolades.

Partners are known to be friendly, down-to-earth and approachable. They have created a supportive environment where employees are given agency over their work.

Clients range anywhere from families and HNW individuals all the way to FTSE100 goliaths, and exposure to this variety means that solicitors gain unrivalled experience, and are able to become true experts in their chosen field.

Due to the excellent work and support of renowned colleagues, it is not uncommon for staff who stay at the firm to progress quickly through its ranks and gain recognition internally for their efforts.

If you are seeking to develop your expertise in Employment and take a rewarding step forward in your career, this is a real opportunity to do so.

The Role

This role is well suited to an Employment solicitor who is keen to take on a varied and exciting caseload. Work spans a plethora of employment issues, from providing general advice and HR support to drafting contracts of employment, advising on settlements and much more.

Clients sit both on the employer and employee side, and you will be able to support large-scale businesses and individuals to achieve positive outcomes in relation to employment issues.

Notably, many of your clients will be high-net-worth individuals with established reputations in areas like business and sport. This is a unique opportunity to work with a varied and stimulating client base and gain exposure to an engaging range of work.

Working directly alongside key Partners in the practice area, you will be in a strong position to develop an extensive network and enviable expertise in the area of Employment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced Employment Solicitor (3 PQE) who can work independently and as part of a team
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals
• Experience in relation to sports law is a benefit
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and colleagues alike.
• Is well organised and can prioritise efficiently

What's on offer

• Join a friendly and motivated team in a growing firm with an esteemed reputation
• Exposure to top clients
• Clear career progression
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits

If this exciting opportunity is of interest to you, call or email now for a confidential chat.

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