Senior Solicitor/ Associate (3-4 yers PQE)Reporting to Partner Responsible for Glasgow office

Full-Time and Permanent

Aberdein Considine are looking for a motivated individual keen to progress their career, who may already have a client following or are willing to work with the head of the team to develop new opportunities in Glasgow.

The successful candidate will be representing clients in a variety of employment law matters, for both employee and employer clients, including general employment advice, Employment Tribunals, drafting contracts of employment and other employment documents, advising on settlement agreements, and providing corporate support from an employment law perspective, including TUPE.

The role also offers the opportunity to become involved with the firm's Sports law team and advise on Contract negotiations, departures, and Image rights.

We offer a progressive, supportive, and rewarding environment and our success has been built on providing a level of service that is focussed fully on our clients needs.

The Firm maintains this standard by attracting and retaining the very best people. We’re fully committed to supporting our people through career progression and self-development.

Role of Department

• To ensure clients are provided with the best possible advice and recommendations
• To secure the best possible outcome for clients
• To maximise fee income
• To maintain a good reputation among clients and other professionals and enhance the Firm reputation.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a variety of employment law matters
• Business development and growing the Glasgow practice
• Managing a varied caseload, including some Sports and contentious matters
• Negotiating settlements/Contracts/Policies
• Representing clients in the Employment Tribunal
• Drafting employment law related legal documents
• Maximisation of fee income
• Furthering Firm projects and objectives

Qualifications

Essential

• LLB, Diploma in Legal Practice

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Business development skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Competent IT skills
• Ability to work to deadlines

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of all Employment Law legislation
• Good knowledge of Employment Tribunal practice and procedure
• Knowledge of legal issues and Sport useful but not essential

Aptitudes

Essential

• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Business Acumen

How Do I Apply?

Online: Application Form

Download: Application Form

E-mail: recruitment@acandco.com

Mail: Human Resources Department
Aberdein Considine
5 - 9 Bon-Accord Crescent
Aberdeen
AB11 6DN