Senior Associate

Description:

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

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

Are you are a senior employment solicitor interested in moving to a leading global law firm in their well established and top tier employment practice in Scotland where you will get exposure to very good quality work, the scope to work with impressive clients and also have 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 be instrumental in the future growth and direction of this well established practice.

This is a rare chance to be part of a genuinely international team advising some of the world’s most recognisable and sophisticated organisations on their most complex workforce challenges. The role offers exceptional exposure to cross-border work and the opportunity to build a strong international profile within a highly collaborative platform whilst maintaining your focus and footprint in the Scottish market.

Why This Role Stands Out

• True international exposure: Regular involvement in cross-border matters and global projects
• Market-leading work: 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: Strong encouragement and support for business development, thought leadership, and client visibility
• Long-term progression: A credible, transparent pathway to partnership

The Role

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.

About You

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