At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse employment law matters and provide high-quality advice to clients.
- Company: Join a top-ranked law firm with a leading Employment Law team in Belfast.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, professional development, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in employment law while working with high-profile clients.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE and strong employment law knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Your New Company
We are delighted to be partnering with a top Law Firm in their search for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join the ranks of their pre-eminent Employment Law team in Belfast at Senior Associate Level. The Employment team is one of the leading employment law practices and is consistently top ranked by independent legal directories. They provide unrivalled service supporting clients, including many of the world's leading businesses, on their HR, employment and immigration law needs domestically and internationally.
Your New Role
As the Senior Associate Employment Solicitor, you will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, and deal with a wide range of clients. You will provide high-quality employment law advice and representation to employer clients, delivering practical, commercially focused solutions while contributing to the continued development of the firm's Employment Law practice in Northern Ireland. Matters will include:
- Unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal
- Discrimination (sex, race, disability, age, religion/belief, sexual orientation)
- Redundancy and restructuring
- TUPE
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Employment contracts, policies, and handbooks
- Settlement agreements and terminations
- Managing employment tribunal claims from inception to hearing, including advocacy where appropriate
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, contracts, and settlement documentation
- Providing clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused advice tailored to client needs
What You Need To Succeed
As the Senior Associate Employment Solicitor, you will be a qualified solicitor in Northern Ireland, England and Wales or the Republic of Ireland. You will be 5 years PQE + and have gained the benefit of training and development in a well-respected employment team. You must have comprehensive employment law knowledge, a strong analytical ability, and a clear communication style (both spoken and written). A commercial approach to client service is essential, and you must enjoy doing business development and, above all, must be a team player.
What You'll Receive In Return
As the Senior Associate Employment Solicitor, you will receive:
- A highly competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- Exposure to high-profile matters and clients
Applying For Your New Role
Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.
Employment Solicitor (Senior Associate) TLNT1_NI in Belfast employer: Lennoxvale Recruitment Limited
Join a leading technology company in Northern Ireland that values innovation and collaboration, offering an excellent work culture where your contributions as an In House Commercial Lawyer will be recognised and rewarded. With a competitive salary, extensive healthcare benefits, and a flexible hybrid working model, this role provides ample opportunities for professional growth while working alongside a high-performance legal team dedicated to navigating complex technology contracts and legal challenges. Embrace the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment that encourages knowledge-sharing and teamwork, making it an ideal place for ambitious legal professionals.
Contact Details:
Lennoxvale Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
