Employment Solicitor

About the Role

An established national law firm is recruiting an Employment Solicitor to join their expanding team based in Belfast. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious solicitor with 1 to 5 years post-qualification experience wishing to handle a diverse range of significant employment law cases involving employers, senior executives, partners, and businesses from various industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling claims before Employment Tribunals and other employment-related disputes
• Managing disciplinary actions, grievances, redundancies, and workplace investigations
• Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements and managing executive departures
• Advising on restrictive covenants and post-termination restrictions
• Consulting on employment contracts, workplace policies, and delivering general employment law advice
• Addressing partnership and senior-level employee matters
• Resolving workplace conflicts and complex contentious employment issues
• Negotiating settlements with a commercial perspective
• Overseeing individual caseloads while collaborating with the broader team
• Building and sustaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development and supporting the practice's continued expansion

Candidate Profile

• Experience in handling contentious employment issues and tribunal claims
• Outstanding academic and professional credentials
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Practical, commercially aware approach to legal advice
• Confidence in engaging directly with clients and senior stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and advocacy capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills, adept at prioritizing competing deadlines
• Collaborative, proactive, and ambitious work ethic
• Experience in advising both employers and senior individuals is an advantage

Benefits and Rewards

• Engagement with high-quality and varied employment law matters
• Early chances to take responsibility and interact directly with clients
• Work alongside seasoned employment law specialists
• Supportive and team-oriented working environment
• Flexible working including hybrid arrangements
• Comprehensive structured training and professional development programs
• Clear pathways for career progression
• Competitive salary alongside a benefits package

Additional Information

This position offers a remarkable opportunity for career enhancement within a progressive and specialized legal practice situated in Belfast. Candidates seeking a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity are encouraged to reach out via email.