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Associate/ Senior Associate- Employment - Edinburgh

Employment - Private Practice

Ref: 311 Date Posted: Monday 22 Apr 2024

Opportunity for an Associate/ Senior Associate to join the high-ranking Employment law team of a leading international law firm based in their offices in Edinburgh.

Overview:

The firm's employment practice advises clients worldwide on employment legislation, helping them meet their workforce objectives.
They partner with clients, wherever they do business, to find solutions and manage risk in relation to their employment, incentives and pensions legal challenges and objectives.
With lawyers across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the global employment team is one of the largest in the world, with one of the widest geographical footprints of any international law firm.

Role Profile:

The role will involve working with Scottish clients, and those across the UK, range from start-ups to emerging multinationals and some of the biggest and best-known global brands in the world.
The team work with clients locally, internationally and across borders and their global reach and local knowledge means that they can partner with clients to drive consistency, deliver cost savings and help them identify and manage their priorities and risk across multiple locations.
You will assist clients with acquisitions, outsourcings, expansions or reductions-in-force, local or international employee relations, data protection, local, cross-border or collective litigation, compliance, and risk management issues.

Candidate Requirements:

You will have a background specialising in Employment law gained working with a leading Scottish, UK or International firm.
Commercially astute and stay current on key legal, employment and business updated.
Excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working.
Ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines within our fast moving environment.

On offer is a top-tier salary and benefits package and exceptional training and development.

To discuss this role in confidence, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Tel: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Testimonials

I had the chance to know David during a selection process. He has proved himself a valuable supporter: very proactive and helpful, he has been reliable presence during the whole procedure. As a candidate, I felt reassured and personally backed (he answered my doubts and questions even during the weekend). Working with him was a successful experience.

Rachele MaterassiEU LawyerW.L. Gore

I had the opportunity to work with David whilst making a recent career move from trainee solicitor into a newly qualified position. David understood immediately what both my short term and long term objectives were and gave incredibly useful advice on the direction I should take to achieve those aims. David never tried to advocate positions out of convenience, and didn’t force me to pursue or consider roles that I wasn’t genuinely interested in. I was impressed that David really listened to what I was saying. This meant that only relevant opportunities were sent my way and I wasn’t inundated with irrelevant vacancies which can be frustrating. David was diligent throughout every stage in the recruitment process ensuring I had enough information to make the right decision at what is a daunting time in any legal career. The whole process was incredibly smooth and I really felt that I always had support and someone fighting my corner at all times! This helped to take the pressure off me and make everything easier. This coupled with the fact I found David very easy to talk to made everything less scary. David always made himself available to answer emails, calls and to chat things through. This flexibility was much appreciated as it meant I could have meaningful discussions out with office hours. I have no hesitation in recommending Thomson Legal Recruitment.

Aimee DoranSolicitor, Dentons LLP

I can’t recommend David highly enough. He has excellent knowledge of the legal industry and provided me with invaluable support prior to both of my interviews. David was very proactive and kept me fully updated throughout the process, in addition to ensuring I had settled in well once I had secured the position which I really appreciated.

Leanne HammellCommercial Solicitor, Pinsent Masons LLP

I would recommend David to any solicitor or legal professional for a number of reasons but the excellent support he provides throughout the application process is by far the best reason for me. Although I was looking for quite a specific role, I found David to be very helpful, informative and above all available when it came to the job market at any given time in multiple jurisdictions. I have only used Thomson Legal for a few months however, I have been successful in obtaining my ideal position and its is down to David’s knowledge of the Scottish (and international) legal markets that I am in the position I am today. I have thanked him personally for all of his help and I would recommend any to legal professional, the services on offer at Thomson Legal.

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Associate/ Senior Associate- Employment - Edinburgh