Associate - Employment

This leading Scottish firm is renowned for pairing high-quality work and top clients with a working environment which prioritises its staff and allows them to flourish.

For Employment solicitors (4+ PQE) looking for a progression opportunity where they can accelerate their career with a flexible, friendly and high-performing firm, this Associate role in Edinburgh could be an excellent next step.

The Firm

This Top 200 independent Scottish firm has continuously evolved throughout its storied history to become the innovative legal powerhouse it is recognised as today.

Recognised countless times over the years for its outstanding quality of legal advice and service the firm has grown off the back of this and seen significant growth in terms of both headcount and revenue. It has numerous Chambers & Partners, as well as Legal 500 rankings and has had great success in developing some of the most astute and knowledgeable legal talents in Scotland.

What stands out about the business, is their staff retention is incredibly high. Those who join the firm tend to stay and are rewarded with excellent progression opportunities. This retention reflects the incredibly positive environment the firm has fostered over many years; one where staff take great joy in their work, feel supported and are able to make the most of their careers.

For those looking for professional development, the Partners at the firm are an excellent store of knowledge and are known to be incredibly generous with their time. Trainees and solicitors are often found working directly alongside Partners showing there are no barriers to learning and development - it is actively encouraged.

If you are a legal professional who is keen to develop in-depth expertise in your chosen practice area and progress in your career while working in a supportive and rewarding environment, this firm is an excellent fit.

The Role

This role is well suited to an Employment solicitor who is keen to take on a varied and exciting caseload of both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Within this highly ranked Legal 500 team, work spans a plethora of employment issues, from providing general advice and HR support to supporting on strategic projects, high-profile tribunal work, TUPE, collective matters and much more.
Clients are prestigious and cover the full range of scales and structures, making for a complex, engaging and fulfilling workload where you will develop unparalleled expertise in employment issues.

Working directly alongside individually ranked Partners in the practice area, you will be in a strong position to develop professionally as you progress through one of the premier legal businesses in the country.

Progression within the team is actively supported and there is lots of headroom to develop into.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced Employment Solicitor (4+ PQE)
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Manage a varied caseload with a range of clients
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and colleagues alike.
• Is well organised and can prioritise efficiently
• Can manage and support junior lawyers

What's on offer

• Join a friendly and motivated team with a Top-100 Scottish firm
• Exposure to prestigious clients and complex, engaging work
• Quick Partnership potential
• Genuine working flexibility
• Excellent salary
• Excellent benefits and well-being considerations

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747 or jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential conversation.