23 Full Time Employment jobs in California

Employment Legal Secretary
Location: Glasgow
Firm: Legal 500
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

About the firm

Simpson Judge are currently working with a leading Scottish law firm, renowned for providing high-quality legal services to a wide range of clients. They are seeking a proactive and highly organised Employment Legal Secretary to join our Employment Law team. You will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to their solicitors, enabling them to deliver the highest standard of legal advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, and reports
• Diary management, arranging meetings, and coordinating travel
• Managing incoming and outgoing calls and emails in a professional manner
• Opening and closing client files in accordance with firm procedures and compliance requirements
• Liaising with clients, counsel, and other third parties
• Maintaining accurate filing systems (both digital and paper-based)
• Assisting with the preparation of court documents, bundles, and other legal paperwork
• Supporting the Employment Law team with ad hoc administrative tasks as required

About You

• Previous experience as a legal secretary (preferably within employment law)
• Fast and accurate typing skills, with a strong grasp of grammar and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a professional and confident manner when dealing with clients
• Discretion and respect for client confidentiality

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working options and flexible arrangements
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• The chance to work with one of Scotland's leading Employment Law teams

If this of interest please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.

Role: Employment Solicitor (0-2PQE)

Firm: Top Legal 500

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: up to £75,000 (DOE)

Simpson Judge have partnered with a one of UK's leading law practises who are looking for a bright and motivated solicitor (0–2 PQE) to join their highly regarded Employment team ranked among the leading practices in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and ambitious environment, working with top-tier clients across a wide range of sectors including transport, energy, retail, financial services, defence, healthcare, and professional services.

The Work

The team advises on the full spectrum of employment law, and you’ll gain exposure to both contentious and non-contentious matters, including:

• Employment disputes: handling tribunal litigation, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and complex multi-party claims.
• Advisory work: drafting employment contracts, service agreements, policies, and advising on disciplinaries, grievances, and senior exits.
• Business change projects: supporting clients on TUPE, redundancies, outsourcing, restructures, and collective consultation processes.
• Corporate support: advising on the employment aspects of transactions, including due diligence and integration planning.
• Workplace issues: advising on equality, diversity and inclusion, whistleblowing, data subject access requests, and investigations.
• Strategic matters: supporting on industrial relations, trade union negotiations, pay and compliance issues, and immigration/global mobility.

You’ll work closely with experienced partners and associates who are recognised leaders in the field, giving you the chance to learn, take responsibility early, and make a meaningful contribution.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• 0–2 years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong academics and solid technical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A client-focused, commercial mindset.
• Genuine enthusiasm for employment law and a desire to build a long-term career in this field.

What’s on Offer

• High-quality, intellectually challenging work with an impressive client base.
• Exposure to complex, high-value matters across a range of sectors.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• Structured training and clear progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.

Service Care Solutions are working with a Legal 500 and Chambers UK 2025-recognised employment law team, looking for a Solicitor who specialises in employer-side advisory and tribunal work. They are looking for either a Solicitor/ Senior solicitor to hopefully have the path way to Partner level!

Location & working style this full-time role can be based in Aberdeen, Inverness, or Edinburgh with hybrid working options available.

The Role:

• Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions, outsourcing, and business transfers
• Handling collective employment matters such as redundancies, reorganisations, and TUPE
• Advising on trade union relations and consultations
• Representing clients in employment tribunal litigation

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 4 years+ PQE in employment law
• A proven track record in employment tribunal advocacy and advisory work
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and litigation procedures
• Confidence conducting legal merit assessments and risk analysis
• A team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently
• Solid commercial awareness and client care instincts

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous holiday allowance
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses (subject to qualifying conditions)
• Meaningful career development, training, and progression opportunities

Employment Partner seeking an exciting opportunity to lead a team with a UK Top 50 firm with over 75 Legal 500 Rankings.

The firm is renowned for pairing high-quality work and top clients with a working environment which prioritises its staff and allows them to flourish.

They seek an Employment Partner - either Salaried or Equity - to support the continued growth of their Glasgow office.

The Firm

This national firm has excelled in recent years and has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. It places its staff at the centre of its success and allows individuals to choose the ways of working that best suit them.

Positive reports about the supportive and nourishing working environment are reflected in the company’s revenue, which has shown exponential growth and resulted in expansion across the UK. This is partly due to the firm's belief that staff are the key to their success, which results in heavy investment in staff development and a flexible approach to work-life balance.

Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity and takes real steps to go the extra mile for clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.

Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals nationally. As such, you should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work that will showcase your ability and skills as a legal professional.

If you are an ambitious and motivated professional, who is seeking to work for one of the pre-eminent law firms in the country, this is a truly unparalleled opportunity.

The Role

This role is well suited to an Employment Partner with an established network, who is seeking to build out a leading Employment team in the Scottish market.

With highly ranked Employment practices spread across the UK, work taken on by the firm covers a plethora of employment issues, from providing general HR advice and redundancy negotiations to supporting strategic projects, high-profile tribunal work, TUPE, collective matters and much more.

Clients are prestigious and large-scale, making for a complex, engaging and fulfilling workload where you will develop unparalleled expertise in employment issues.

You would be in a position to level up your practice with significant internal referral potential from their existing and prestigious national clientele, whilst also developing and building out your own network. Further, you would be empowered to hire lawyers for your team and lead the strategic vision of the department as a whole.

Scotland is a key area of growth for the firm and the current Partnership are made up of some of the most renowned lawyers in the country. They have cultivated a friendly and supportive working environment where you will feel encouraged and motivated to get the best out of your practice.

Actively seeking to expand the Partnership, you will benefit from dedicated marketing, business development and innovation specialists - all of whom are there to enhance your potential.

This is a lucrative opportunity to join a firm that genuinely combines a positive working environment with the provision of first-rate legal services. It is one of the best places in the UK for quality Partners to build out their practice.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced Employment lawyer operating at Partner (Salaried or Equity) level or who is ready to step up
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Manage a varied caseload with a range of clients.
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and colleagues alike
• Is well organised and can prioritise efficiently
• Can manage and support junior lawyers

What’s on offer

• Working for a Top 50 firm with an award-winning culture
• An opportunity to develop a revered reputation in the Employment market
• Clear and quick progression potential through the Equity ranks.
• A flexible working culture allows you to work in a way that best suits you.
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Attractive salary
• Excellent package including financial protection benefits, well-being considerations and generous holiday/leave entitlements

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at / for a confidential chat.

Employment Solicitor (NQ-5)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for Employment Lawyers to join a growing Employment, Immigration & Pensions team in Edinburgh. With flexibility on hybrid and remote working, these roles offer the chance to advise a diverse client base across both the public and private sectors.

The team acts for a wide range of employers, including government departments, agencies, multinational corporations and SMEs. The role also involves representing employees,

providing valuable insight into matters from both sides of an employment dispute.

The Role:
You will:

Advise on day-to-day employment law and HR matters
Prepare submissions and manage cases before the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal
Draft contracts, policies, handbooks and settlement agreements
Take and draft witness statements and conduct legal research
Develop advocacy skills through tribunal representation
Support with TUPE-related matters in business sales and transfers
Assist in delivering training sessions and workshops for clients
Contribute to business development initiatives

About You:

NQ-5 years’ PQE (more experienced candidates will also be considered)
Strong interest in employment law with a willingness to develop advocacy skills
Ability to manage a varied workload with excellent client care skills
Proactive, collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality advice

What’s on Offer?

Full supervision, support and ongoing professional development
A friendly, flexible and inclusive working environment
Opportunities for part-time or flexible working arrangements

This is an exciting chance to grow your career in a highly regarded employment law team.

A well-respected UK law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor (2-7 years’ PQE) to join its growing Employment team in Glasgow or Edinburgh.The role offers exposure to a broad mix of employment law matters, including complex tribunal claims, day-to-day advisory work, restructuring projects, discrimination & whistleblowing cases, senior executive issues and cross-border employment matters. There will also be opportunities to support clients on M&A, outsourcing and high-value litigation.The team works with a wide range of clients, from large corporate & financial institutions to international organisations. Known for delivering commercial & pragmatic solutions, the group is collaborative, supportive and offers the chance to get involved in high-quality and often international work.Key requirements:
2-7 years’ PQE in employment law within a commercial practiceSolid technical knowledge across contentious and advisory employment lawStrong communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationshipsA team-focused approach and enthusiasm for contributing to the group’s growth
What’s on offer?
A supportive and dynamic working environment with clear progression opportunitiesStructured training and career development, including regular feedback and mentoringEarly responsibility and the chance to work directly with clients on complex matters
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor in Scotland looking to develop their career in a high-quality, forward-thinking team, with positions available in Glasgow or Edinburgh. Interested in learning more? Contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential chat, or apply now with your latest CV.#INDMALN

Multiple field-based vacancies: North of England, South of England, Scotland

Our award-winning Business Consultancy client is looking to recruit experienced qualified Legal Advocates with the ideal candidate having volume case management in Employment Law .

We have multiple positions that will be field-based across either the North of England, South of England or Scotland with a requirement to travel to Court hearings and represent clients in employment tribunals and providing feedback on outcome and next steps across a variety of industries.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop, advocacy skills and we will look at candidates with varying amounts of experience. Prior advocacy experience is a must.

As a Senior Litigation Consultant , you will be supported in the role in terms of diary and case management in order for you to focus on providing advocacy services to the business clients. Working remotely, this is an exciting opportunity for experienced court advocates, qualified either professionally or by experience.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Representing clients in employment Tribunal cases
• Providing advocacy to a broad range of clients
• Complex case management
• Providing advocacy in all areas of Employment Law

To be a successful Senior Litigation Consultant , you would ideally be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with the following experience:

• Volume case management
• Advocacy experience, ideally from an Employment Law/Tribunal background
• Provided legal advice and representation

We would also consider recently qualified professionals who have completed the BPC.

In return, you will gain valuable experience to progress your career supported with a varied case load against a clearly defined pathway.

You will receive a generous benefits package including a comprehensive EAP and the following perks:

• Profit Share Scheme
• 25 Holidays +

Multiple field-based vacancies: North of England, South of England, Scotland

Our award-winning Business Consultancy client is looking to recruit experienced qualified Legal Advocates with the ideal candidate having volume case management in Employment Law .

We have multiple positions that will be field-based across either the North of England, South of England or Scotland with a requirement to travel to Court hearings and represent clients in employment tribunals and providing feedback on outcome and next steps across a variety of industries.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop, advocacy skills and we will look at candidates with varying amounts of experience. Prior advocacy experience is a must.

As a Senior Litigation Consultant , you will be supported in the role in terms of diary and case management in order for you to focus on providing advocacy services to the business clients. Working remotely, this is an exciting opportunity for experienced court advocates, qualified either professionally or by experience.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Representing clients in employment Tribunal cases
• Providing advocacy to a broad range of clients
• Complex case management
• Providing advocacy in all areas of Employment Law

To be a successful Senior Litigation Consultant , you would ideally be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with the following experience:

• Volume case management
• Advocacy experience, ideally from an Employment Law/Tribunal background
• Provided legal advice and representation

We would also consider recently qualified professionals who have completed the BPC.

In return, you will gain valuable experience to progress your career supported with a varied case load against a clearly defined pathway.

You will receive a generous benefits package including a comprehensive EAP and the following perks:

• Profit Share Scheme
• 25 Holidays +

Multiple field-based vacancies: North of England, South of England, Scotland

Our award-winning Business Consultancy client is looking to recruit experienced qualified Legal Advocates with the ideal candidate having volume case management in Employment Law .

We have multiple positions that will be field-based across either the North of England, South of England or Scotland with a requirement to travel to Court hearings and represent clients in employment tribunals and providing feedback on outcome and next steps across a variety of industries.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop, advocacy skills and we will look at candidates with varying amounts of experience. Prior advocacy experience is a must.

As a Senior Litigation Consultant , you will be supported in the role in terms of diary and case management in order for you to focus on providing advocacy services to the business clients. Working remotely, this is an exciting opportunity for experienced court advocates, qualified either professionally or by experience.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Representing clients in employment Tribunal cases
• Providing advocacy to a broad range of clients
• Complex case management
• Providing advocacy in all areas of Employment Law

To be a successful Senior Litigation Consultant , you would ideally be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with the following experience:

• Volume case management
• Advocacy experience, ideally from an Employment Law/Tribunal background
• Provided legal advice and representation

We would also consider recently qualified professionals who have completed the BPC.

In return, you will gain valuable experience to progress your career supported with a varied case load against a clearly defined pathway.

You will receive a generous benefits package including a comprehensive EAP and the following perks:

• Profit Share Scheme
• 25 Holidays +