Employment Solicitor – Associate or Senior Associate (Edinburgh)

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join a highly respected commercial law firm in Edinburgh on a hybrid basis. Working within a growing and collaborative team, you will advise a diverse client base on a broad range of employment matters while benefiting from excellent career development opportunities and exposure to high‑quality work.

Key responsibilities

• Advising employer clients on a wide range of contentious and non‑contentious employment law matters.
• Managing a varied caseload including tribunal litigation, restructures, collective redundancies and TUPE matters.
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunals, including advocacy where appropriate.
• Working closely with colleagues across corporate, immigration, pensions, tax and other practice areas to deliver holistic client solutions.
• Supporting business development initiatives through client training, seminars and relationship management activities.

Required profile

• A solicitor or equivalent with 6+ years' PQE in employment law.
• Experienced in advising employer clients across a range of sectors.
• A confident communicator capable of advising senior stakeholders and building strong client relationships.
• Commercially aware with excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experienced in handling complex employment matters, including tribunal work.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and delivering high standards of client service.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Exposure to high‑profile clients and complex, market‑leading employment law work.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing team.
• Comprehensive training and development programmes designed to support long‑term career success.
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals are encouraged to reach their full potential.
• Opportunity to work alongside recognised experts within a highly respected commercial law practice.