Solicitor - Employment, Immigration and Pensions - Glasgow

Our EIP team are one of the largest and most experienced teams in Scotland, but act for clients across the United Kingdom and beyond.  We have 5 lawyers accredited as specialists in employment law with the Law Society of Scotland, one accredited in discrimination law and one Signet Accredited, as well as 2 certified mediators. We act for a range of employers including UK and Scottish Government Departments and Agencies and large multinational businesses through to small businesses managing their own employees. The role involves supporting our commercial clients with general employment law guidance but also you will be acting for employees, both in the Employment Tribunal and in relation to settlement agreements.  The fact we have both a commercial client base and also advise and represent employees means we are able to see any employment situation from both sides, which gives us the broader perspective our clients need.

As Investors in People and Investors in Young People Gold award holders, we will provide you with full supervision and support.

The Role will involve:

• Providing legal advice and guidance to clients concerning day to day employment law matters
• Preparing ET1 and ET3 submissions and other associated correspondence with the Employment Tribunal in relation to litigation
• Taking and drafting witness statements
• Conducting legal research
• Advocacy at Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunals
• Drafting non-contentious documentation such as contracts of employment, policies, etc
• Developing expertise in the resolution of employment disputes including the use of mediation
• Assisting other departments in relation to non-contentious matters such as TUPE warranties and indemnities on the sale or transfer of a business
• Assisting with the delivery of presentations and training to clients and non-clients
• Participating in the business development initiatives of the wider team and the Firm.

About you:

• 0 – 3 years PQE
• Strong client focus and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to business development

Why Join us:

You’ll find a challenge, variety and strong mentorship – all within a team that supports you career and respects your personal time.

• Strong culture of collegiality and mentorship, supporting team members, hybrid working and empowerment to grow.
• Opportunities to work on landmark cases and transactions that shape Scottish legal and business landscapes.

Anderson Strathern is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit, develop, nurture and retain a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.