Senior Associate (5PQE+) – 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Clyde & Co

Glasgow

Role: Senior Associate (5PQE+) – 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Department: Employment

We are looking for someone who would be available ideally to start the contract from late November. We welcome any applicants from candidates who may be returning back from leave or on career breaks.

The Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy and successful Employment team. We are friendly and approachable, and we provide a supportive environment to ensure that every team member achieves their full potential. The firm offers many opportunities for our people to develop their careers including our Global Associate Programme under which Associates can spend a week working at another of our many offices around the world.

We provide market-leading support to a wide variety of clients including employers in the public sector, education, transport, construction, manufacturing, food and drink, aviation, and the arts as well as senior executives. We advise on all aspects of employment law including: discrimination, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal, redundancy, disciplinary and grievance issues, large scale restructuring projects and TUPE. We have a stellar reputation for providing commercial, pragmatic and accessible advice. Our team are instructed in litigation in the Employment Tribunal and the civil courts and have represented clients in some of the most profile and high value litigations in Scotland in recent years.

The Role

Due to the team expanding, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Associate (5+ years’ PQE) to join us on a hybrid working basis. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time acting for employers, as part of a varied and dynamic caseload. The role will involve managing a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, as well as supporting business development initiatives.

Benefits

· Competitive salary and financial benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, season ticket loans and access to mortgage advice services.

· Private Medical Insurance and digital GP service

· Free health screening every three years

· Wellness Plus allowance for fitness and wellbeing activities

· Lifestyle benefits, including the Cycle to Work scheme, retail and travel discounts

· Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community, supported through employee networks, volunteering opportunities, matched charitable fundraising and opportunities to get involved with pro bono and community work

Essential Skills & Experience

· Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, gained predominantly in employment law

· Strong technical expertise in employment law

· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider team

· Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

· Experience in business development activities

· Ability to supervise and lead junior team members on projects

· Commitment to mentoring and supporting colleagues

· Experience handling Employment Tribunal litigation and advocacy

· Strong drafting skills, including pleadings, contracts, and advisory documentation

· Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver pragmatic, client-focused advice

· Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

· Confidence in managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

· Experience advising employers on complex HR and workplace issues

Please see the link to apply for the position here: https://clydeco.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/clydecocareers/job/Glasgow/Senior-Associate—-Employment—12-month-fixed-term-contract-_JR250