Employment Solicitor - Senior Associate; Clear Path to Partnership

Overview

Senior Associate – Employment - Global Law Firm - Glasgow/Edinburgh

International Platform | High-Profile Clients | Clear Path to Partnership

Are you a senior employment solicitor interested in moving to a leading global law firm with a well-established and top-tier employment practice in Scotland, offering exposure to high-quality work, opportunities to work with impressive clients, and a clear and genuine path to partnership?

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join a market-leading global employment practice in a senior role where you will lead on client matters and relationships and contribute to the future growth and direction of this well-established practice.

This is a rare chance to be part of an internationally focused team advising some of the world’s most recognisable organisations on complex workforce challenges, with cross-border exposure and the opportunity to build an international profile while maintaining a focus in the Scottish market.

• True international exposure
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  Regular involvement in cross-border matters and global projects
• Market-leading work
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  Advising household-name clients on complex, high-stakes employment issues
• Collaborative culture
  : A supportive, international team that values knowledge-sharing and teamwork
• Profile-building opportunities
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  Strong encouragement and support for business development, thought leadership, and client visibility
• Long-term progression
  : A credible, transparent pathway to partnership

You will work on a broad, high-quality mix of matters, including:

• Strategic HR advisory work and complex employment litigation
• Global employment projects and multi-jurisdictional workforce issues
• Corporate and M&A support, including restructurings and TUPE-related matters
• Investigations, DEI initiatives, senior exits, outsourcing, and sensitive advisory work

The role involves close collaboration with colleagues across multiple offices and jurisdictions, contributing to large-scale international projects while developing long-term relationships with high-profile clients.

This role will suit:

• Qualified Solicitor - 5+ years PQE with PQE gained specialising in employment law within a leading commercial law firm
• Previous transactional support experience
• Able to lead on large complex matters and advisory work
• Strong communication and client management skills and demonstrable experience of delivering exceptional client service

If you are interested in a chat about this role get in touch at and we can set up a confidential call. Alternatively please apply below.