Senior Solicitor Location: Belfast, with regular travel throughout Northern Ireland Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Pay Rate: £27.71 per hour Duration: Temporary assignment until February 2027 The Recruitment Co is currently recruiting for a Senior Solicitor (Employment) to join a busy Legal Services team within a leading public sector organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment law professional to provide expert legal advice, manage a varied caseload and support senior management on complex legal matters. The Role The successful candidate will provide professional legal advice, assistance and representation across a broad range of employment law matters. The post holder will manage employment-related litigation, support Human Resources on key employment issues and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality legal service. Key Responsibilities Providing expert advice on all aspects of employment law. Managing employment-related litigation, including Industrial Tribunal and Fair Employment Tribunal cases. Advising on disciplinary, grievance, dismissal, redundancy, whistleblowing and TUPE matters. Supporting Human Resources with recruitment and selection issues. Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, policies and procedures. Providing legal advice to senior management and key stakeholders. Managing an independent caseload and ensuring high standards of legal service delivery. Delivering legal training and awareness sessions to staff. Instructing counsel and liaising with external solicitors where required. Essential Criteria Applicants must: Be a qualified solicitor entitled to practise in Northern Ireland. Be registered with the Law Society of Northern Ireland. Hold a degree-level qualification or equivalent. Have a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in employment law. Have substantial experience managing employment-related litigation. Demonstrate excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. Be capable of managing competing priorities and deadlines effectively. Hold a full driving licence or have access to suitable transport. Interested? To apply, please submit your CV today or contact The Recruitment Co for further information.
Senior Solicitor in Belfast employer: The Recruitment co
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