About the Role:
MPA Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor specialising in Employment Law to join the Legal Services team within a busy public sector organisation in Belfast.
This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified solicitor with substantial post-qualification experience in employment law, providing professional legal advice, managing complex cases and handling employment-related litigation.
The successful candidate will provide legal advice, assistance and representation across a wide range of employment law matters, including managing ongoing cases within the Industrial Tribunal and Fair Employment Tribunal.
You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a professional legal service, supporting senior management and working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing professional legal advice and assistance across all areas of employment law.
- Managing a caseload of ongoing and live employment-related litigation.
- Handling proceedings within the Industrial Tribunal, Fair Employment Tribunal and High Court.
- Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Providing legal advice on equality matters, including discrimination, victimisation, harassment and bullying.
- Advising on absence management, dismissal, redundancy, whistleblowing, TUPE, pay and working time matters.
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, HR policies and procedures.
- Providing advice and guidance to HR teams on recruitment and selection matters.
- Managing legal proceedings and representing the organisation where required.
- Providing advice on other areas of law, including Personal Injury, FOI/Data Protection, Judicial Review, Housing and Homelessness.
- Working alongside senior management and internal stakeholders to identify solutions to legal issues.
- Maintaining accurate legal records and providing reports on ongoing cases.
- Keeping up to date with developments in employment legislation and case law.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree-level qualification (Level 6) or equivalent.
- Qualified Solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland, eligible to practise in Northern Ireland.
- Registered with the Law Society of Northern Ireland.
- Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience providing legal advice and assistance across a full range of employment law matters.
- Experience managing and conducting employment-related litigation.
- Significant relevant post-qualification experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Personal Injury
- FOI / Data Protection
- Judicial Review
- Housing
- Homelessness
- Excellent analytical, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider legal team.
- Current driving licence or access to transport to meet the requirements of the role.
Additional Information:
- An Access NI Check may be required for this role.
What we can offer you:
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay
- Pension contribution
- 24/7 support from our dedicated recruitment consultants
Interested in Applying?
If you are a qualified solicitor with substantial employment law experience and meet the essential criteria, we would love to hear from you.
MPA Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.
Senior Solicitor employer: MPA Recruitment
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