Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor
Location: Aberdeen
Experience: 2+ PQE
Department: L500 Employment Department
Salary: Lucrative Salary + Exceptional Benefits

The Role
This is an opportunity for an Employment Associate (2+ PQE) to join a L500 Employment team within a leading international firm in the heart of Aberdeen.

You'll work on a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising a diverse client base including FTSE 100 companies, financial institutions and major UK and global businesses.

Your work will include:

• Advising on employment and discrimination law issues
• Managing executive exits, restructuring, and industrial relations
• Supporting employment litigation and tribunal cases
• Assisting with corporate transactions and cross-functional projects

This role offers both high-quality and challenging work while in a supportive environment where your development will be actively encouraged.

Your Experience

• 2+ years' PQE with relevant Employment Law experience, advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Strong technical and advisory skills, able to provide clear, practical legal advice and draft high-quality employment documentation.
• A commercial, pragmatic mindset, where you can balance legal risk with business realities to deliver actionable solutions for clients.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills. You will have the ability to build strong client relationships and explain complex matters in a clear, accessible way.
• A collaborative approach where you work well within a team, while taking ownership of personal development and supporting colleagues.
• Experience in business immigration or tribunal advocacy is advantageous but not essential.

Why This Role?

• Join a L500 Employment Department.
• Become part of a people-first, market-leading international firm that values career growth and flexibility.
• Top-quality clients and varied work across multiple sectors
• Clear progression and professional development support
• Hybrid and flexible working is actively encouraged.
• Lucrative salary and market-leading benefits package.

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@jmc-legal.com / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.