Location: Glasgow City Centre (hybrid office/home working)
Hours: Full time (35 hours), permanent
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Reports to: Partner
The Role
We are currently seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our highly regarded Employment Team in Glasgow.
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of predominantly contentious employment law matters, acting for both claimant and respondent clients. The role offers broad and high‑quality exposure to Employment Tribunal litigation, advocacy, settlement negotiations, and advisory work arising from disciplinary and grievance matters.
This opportunity would suit an experienced employment solicitor with a strong technical grounding and the ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy. You will be trusted to lead files, build client relationships and contribute to the ongoing development of the Employment Team, while working closely with partners on more complex and strategic matters. There is clear scope for continued career progression, including the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, mentoring and business‑development involvement as experience grows.
About Us
Jackson Boyd is a leading litigation firm specialising in Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury, Medical Negligence and Employment Law, and is ranked by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
We are committed to providing a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment. We hold Gold Accreditation from Investors in People and the Investors in Young People Good Practice Award.
Based in contemporary offices in the centre of Glasgow, we offer flexible and remote working opportunities and operate a “dress for your day” policy, reflecting a modern and pragmatic approach to work. Our approach combines the highest level of legal expertise with genuine care and compassion. From over 2,000 Trustpilot reviews, 99% of our clients rate our service as “Excellent” or “Great”.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Manage a diverse caseload of contentious employment law matters with a high degree of autonomy
- Act for both claimant and respondent clients
- Handle Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution, including drafting pleadings, witness statements and bundles
- Undertake and develop advocacy, including conducting preliminary and substantive Tribunal hearings where appropriate
- Advise clients on employment issues arising from disciplinary, grievance and dismissal processes
- Lead and conduct settlement negotiations, including drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
- Work closely with partners on complex or high‑value matters
- Supervise, mentor and support more junior colleagues as appropriate
- Contribute to the development of the Employment Team, including client relationship management and business‑development activity
- Keep up to date with developments in employment law and firm‑wide services
Skills and Experience Required
- Qualified solicitor with solid post‑qualification experience in employment law (Associate or Senior Associate level)
- Strong technical knowledge with a commercially focused, pragmatic approach
- Proven ability to manage matters independently and deliver a high standard of client service
- Excellent advocacy, communication and client‑handling skills
- Experience of mentoring or supervising junior colleagues (or a willingness to do so)
- Strong organisational, time and file‑management skills
- High level of IT proficiency and confidence using online legal resources
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues
What You Can Expect from Us
- Competitive salary based on skills and experience
- Annual bonus scheme and holiday bonus scheme
- Option to buy additional holidays
- Company pension and life assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay provision
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- “Dress for your day” policy
- Training and ongoing professional development
- Employee assistance programme
- On‑site gym facilities
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send an up‑to‑date CV along with a covering letter to:
If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the role before applying, please feel free to get in touch using the same contact details. We would be happy to speak with you.
