Employment & Immigration Senior Solicitor – Edinburgh / Glasgow 

Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Non-contentious, Employment Law, Dispute Resolution, Immigration, business development
Level: Assistant, Associate, Full Time
Section: Law Firm
Location: East Lothian, Scotland, Central Belt, Edinburgh, Glasgow
Ref: FW9767

An established UK law firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join its highly regarded Employment & Immigration team in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role offers the chance to advise a broad mix of UK and international clients, work on varied contentious and non‑contentious matters, and develop specialisms aligned to your interests.

You will be part of a collaborative team handling complex employment issues, supporting wider transactional work, and contributing to client training and business development. Clear career progression and a supportive working environment are at the heart of this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft ET3 responses and prepare witness statements.
  • Analyse evidence and conduct advocacy at employment tribunals.
  • Advise clients on day‑to‑day employment law queries (phone, email, in person).
  • Review employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide employment advice on corporate transactions.
  • Support clients with employee relations challenges.
  • Draft and negotiate settlement agreements.
  • Deliver employment law training to clients as part of a team.
  • Contribute to business development aligned with team strategy.
  • Supervise junior colleagues where appropriate.
  • Maintain high standards of information security and compliance.

You have 2+ years’ PQE with a strong interest in employment law, paired with clear communication, solid drafting skills, and a confident, organised approach to managing a varied caseload. You work well with colleagues and clients alike, bring commercial awareness to your advice, and stay proactive in developing your knowledge.

If this position could be of interest, please contact Teddie or Cameron for a confidential initial discussion. (Assignment 18108)

teddie@frasiawright.com    https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddie-wright-7b017ab7/

cameron@frasiawright.com    https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-adrain-22a81627/

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