Senior Solicitor / Associate - Employment (3+ PQE)
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Salary: £52,000 to £65,000 plus Bonus and Benefits
Join one of Scotland’s largest and most respected Employment teams and take the next step in your career. This is an opportunity to work within a high-profile, well-resourced team known for its specialist expertise, strong referral network, and excellent training culture.
The Role
The firm are seeking a Senior Solicitor or Associate (3+ PQE) with solid hands-on Employment Tribunal experience. This team handles significant, often high-profile, litigation for a broad range of employers across Scotland, including public sector bodies, large commercial organisations, and SMEs.
The successful candidate will:
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Manage a busy caseload of Employment Tribunal matters
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Carry out their own advocacy, with support and supervision from accredited specialists
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Provide day-to-day employment law advice to employer clients
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Work on both employer and employee matters, gaining balanced experience
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Assist with drafting contracts, policies and non-contentious employment documentation
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Support on TUPE matters, often working alongside corporate colleagues
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Contribute to training sessions and workshops for clients and external organisations
Prior experience working with government or public sector clients is advantageous but not essential.
Why This Role?
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You’ll join one of the largest Employment teams in Scotland, with a strong internal reputation and a steady flow of referral work from across the business community.
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The team includes multiple accredited specialists, ensuring full supervision, mentoring and structured development including advocacy training through an established in-house programme.
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The work is high quality, varied, and offers genuine opportunities to grow your contentious and advocacy expertise.
Culture & Benefits
This firm is known for its supportive, friendly, and social environment. You can expect:
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Hybrid working
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Spot bonuses & annual bonus
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Enhanced family leave policies
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Healthcare cash plan
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Private medical insurance
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Generous annual leave
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Pension & life assurance
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Yoga classes and wellbeing initiatives
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Regular social events including parties, quizzes, sports days, and more
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys tribunal work, wants to continue developing their advocacy skills, and is looking for a collaborative team that invests heavily in its people.
To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Connie Nimmo at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.
Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities' employer, we treat all applicants fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.