Employment Solicitor

• Join a highly regarded employment law team with a broad portfolio of advisory, litigation, and transactional work for major international clients in the financial sector.
• Benefit from direct mentorship by experienced partners and associates while enjoying access to structured training opportunities and professional development resources.
• Experience a truly inclusive culture that prioritises employee wellbeing through comprehensive health coverage, flexible working options, mental wellness initiatives, and vibrant social events.

What you'll do:

• Provide expert advice on employment policies, handbooks, contracts, and people risk management situations including workplace investigations and protected disclosures.
• Support clients through performance management processes, disciplinary procedures, exits, severances, and other sensitive employment matters with empathy and professionalism.
• Represent clients in all aspects of employment litigation before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), Labour Court, Circuit Court, as well as in mediations involving board-level or senior executive disputes.
• Advise on industrial relations issues such as sectoral employment orders (SEOs), industrial action scenarios, and collective bargaining matters.
• Contribute to corporate transactions by conducting vendor and buyer due diligence on employment matters related to share sales or asset transfers under TUPE regulations.
• Assist with negotiation of transaction documents ensuring compliance with relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.
• Advise on corporate immigration matters including visa applications and compliance for multinational employees relocating to Ireland.
• Provide guidance on employee benefits including pensions schemes and insured benefits tailored to client needs.
• Engage actively in business development by meeting clients, participating in webcasts or seminars, and contributing to thought leadership initiatives within the employment law field.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues at all levels to deliver seamless service while nurturing long-term client relationships built on trust.

What you bring:

• Two to four years’ post-qualification experience as an Employment Solicitor gained within a top-tier corporate law firm or equivalent environment is required for this position.
• A strong academic background demonstrating commitment to excellence in legal studies is essential for success in this role.
• Outstanding written communication skills are necessary for drafting clear policies, contracts, pleadings, and correspondence for diverse audiences.
• Exceptional technical proficiency in Irish employment law—including advisory work, litigation procedures before WRC/Labour Court/Circuit Court—is vital for effective client representation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail is highly valued.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills enabling you to build trusting relationships with both clients and colleagues are crucial for collaborative success.
• Experience advising regulated firms or financial institutions on employment law matters would be advantageous but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with corporate transactions (including TUPE processes) or immigration law is considered beneficial for this multifaceted role.
• A genuine interest in participating in business development activities such as client meetings or industry seminars is encouraged by the team culture.
• Commitment to upholding principles of diversity, inclusion, equality of opportunity—and contributing positively to a supportive team environment—is expected from all applicants.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the world’s preeminent providers of legal services thanks to its unwavering commitment to excellence over five decades of growth. With more than 2,500 professionals operating across key financial centres worldwide—including Europe’s most vibrant markets—the firm offers unparalleled opportunities for cross-cultural learning and career advancement. Employees benefit from a merit-based culture where collaboration is celebrated; everyone has access to comprehensive health coverage (medical/dental/optical), competitive vacation entitlements tailored for work-life balance, educational assistance programmes supporting lifelong learning ambitions, savings or pension plans securing future wellbeing plus life/travel insurance options offering peace of mind. A global mental wellness programme ensures holistic support while sports clubs/social events foster camaraderie beyond the office walls. The company’s steadfast focus on diversity means every individual can thrive regardless of background—with accessible offices designed around inclusivity—and transparent recruitment practices safeguarding fairness at every stage. By joining this team you become part of a community that values integrity above all else: here your contributions matter not only professionally but personally too.

What's next:

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