Primary Location: Glasgow City Centre – hybrid office/home working
Hours of Work: Full time (35 hours), Permanent
Salary: Competitive and dependant on experience
Reports to: Partner
Description of Role
We are currently seeking a Solicitor to join our highly regarded Employment Team in Glasgow.
The successful candidate will work on a varied caseload of predominantly contentious employment law matters, acting for both claimant and respondent clients. The role offers broad exposure to Employment Tribunal litigation, advocacy, settlement negotiations, and advisory work arising from disciplinary and grievance matters.
This opportunity would suit an ambitious and motivated NQ or junior solicitor (up to 3 years’ PQE) with a solid employment‑law traineeship or early post‑qualification experience. The level of responsibility and autonomy will reflect experience, with appropriate supervision, mentoring and support provided throughout. There is clear scope for career progression within the Employment Team, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and develop both technically and commercially 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
Under supervision appropriate to experience, the successful candidate will:
- Manage a diverse caseload of contentious employment law matters
- Act for both claimant and respondent clients
- Handle Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution, including drafting pleadings, witness statements and bundles
- Gain exposure to advocacy, including attendance at preliminary and substantive Tribunal hearings where appropriate
- Advise clients on employment issues arising from disciplinary, grievance and dismissal processes
- Assist with and conduct settlement negotiations, including drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
- Work collaboratively with colleagues on more complex matters
- Keep up to date with developments in employment law and firm‑wide services
Skills and Experience Required
- Qualified solicitor (including NQ) with a solid traineeship and/or up to 3 years’ PQE in employment law
- Strong technical knowledge with a commercially focused, practical approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication and client‑handling skills
- Ability to manage own workload while working collaboratively within a team
- On‑site gym facilities
- Proactive, self‑motivated and able to use initiative
- Very good time, file and document management skills
- Strong research skills, including effective use of online resources
- High level of IT proficiency
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and potential clients
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
- Clear scope for career progression, with support and mentoring
- 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.
