Employment Associate
Edinburgh – £70,000
I am working on behalf of a top global law firm to find a talented Associate to join their growing Employment and Labour practice in Edinburgh or GlasgowAbout the Firm
This leading global firm’s Employment and Labour Group is a powerhouse team of over 400 lawyers worldwide. They are uniquely positioned to provide multinational clients with comprehensive and coordinated employment and benefits solutions. Their clients span diverse industries, with particular strength in retail, transport, and hospitality.
Their client list includes household names such as Virgin Atlantic, John Lewis, Spotify, Marks & Spencer and TK Maxx. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a firm known for its forward-thinking approach, global reach, and high-caliber clients.
The Role
As an Associate in the Employment and Labour team, you’ll work on a fascinating mix of matters, including:
- HR advisory services.
- Employment tribunal litigation.
- M&A and outsourcing transactions.
- Collaborating on large-scale global projects within the firm’s network.
This is a chance to advance your career in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The firm operates as one seamless team across their UK offices, providing unparalleled access to expertise and resources.
The Team
The team specialises in stand-alone employment law work but also supports corporate, restructuring, TMT, and real estate departments, ensuring exposure to a wide variety of work. They are recognised for their innovative, practical solutions and exceptional litigation practice.
You’ll also work alongside experts in Reward, pensions, and immigration, broadening your professional skill set.
Your Responsibilities
- Supporting transactions across sectors, including international projects and global HR work.
- Providing advice on day-to-day employment law issues for a range of clients.
- Representing clients in employment tribunal claims.
- Advising on TUPE, outsourcing, restructuring, and redundancies.
- Drafting contracts, policies, and staff handbooks.
- Delivering client training and seminars.
- Engaging in business development and raising the firm’s external profile.
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Employment tribunal claims and employee relations matters such as grievances and disciplinaries.
- TUPE, outsourcing, and redundancy processes.
- Employment support work, including due diligence reports and drafting warranties/indemnities.
- Legal research on employment law issues.
- Business development and client training.
Mobile - 07451271243
Email - aqsa@douglas-scott.co.uk
1. What were you doing before you joined Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment?
Prior to starting at Douglas Scott, I graduated from The University of Strathclyde with a Psychology degree. I then joined another legal recruitment firm in Manchester where I focused on the Chicago legal market for 10 months.
2. What are you most looking forward to in your new role?
I am looking forward to getting to know the team at Douglas Scott. I am also excited to gain expertise in a new legal market hopefully making lots of successful placements!
3. If you weren’t in recruitment what would you be doing?
If I didn’t go into recruitment, I would have most likely completed my master’s in forensic psychology and pursued a career in that field.
4. Tell us something that people might not know about you?
Something people might not know is I was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Employment Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £70,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Edinburgh
- Reference: 1072609
