JMC Legal Recruitment
Senior Associate - Employment
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Senior Associate - Employment (4+ PQE)
Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh
Firm: L500 Ranked Employment Team | Global Platform
Salary: Lucrative Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The Role & The Work
Join a forward-thinking, L500 ranked Employment team that is firmly on an upward trajectory. This team is driven by standout leadership, high-quality work, and a genuinely modern approach to legal services.
- Advise major national and international clients on a broad mix of employment matters, from day-to-day HR advisory and complex employee relations issues to corporate transactions, restructurings, investigations, and senior exits.
- Be involved in large-scale, cross-border projects, collaborating with colleagues across a global network and gaining exposure to truly international work.
- Build your own profile, develop client relationships, and contribute to thought leadership, playing a visible role in the continued growth of the team.
- Speak at client events, support business development, or help shape new ideas.
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At the heart of this team is a highly regarded Partner, known not only for being at the top of their game technically, but for their energy, mentorship, and ability to build something exceptional. This is a chance to work directly alongside someone who is shaping the future of the practice, while investing heavily in the people around them.
What sets this opportunity apart from others in the market, is its future-facing mindset. The team is constantly evolving, embracing new ways of working, innovative service delivery, and a more commercial, strategic approach to employment law. It’s a space where ambitious lawyers can move beyond technical execution and become trusted advisers to leading businesses.
With a strong pipeline of work, a collaborative culture, and clear progression pathways, this is a role where you can accelerate your career in a team that’s genuinely going places.
Your Experience
- Scottish or UK Qualified Solicitor (4+ PQE)
- Strong background and passion for Employment law
- Experience advising on a mix of advisory, contentious, and transactional matters
- Exposure to corporate support work and/or international clients (desirable)
- Confident communicator with strong client relationship skills
- Commercially aware with an interest in business development
- Ambitious and motivated to progress towards senior leadership
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Why This Role?
- Join a Tier 3 ranked Employment team with clear growth momentum
- Work directly with a standout Partner known for leadership and mentorship
- Exposure to high-quality, international, and cross-border work
- Be part of a future-focused, innovative legal environment
- Genuine opportunity to build your profile and progress your career
- Collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture
- Lucrative salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.
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