Employment Law Associate, Employer-Side, Contentious & Non-Contentious – Belfast

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Belfast firm is seeking an Employment Law Associate to join its employer-side team, handling contentious and non-contentious matters across NI, England & Wales, and the Republic of Ireland.

You will work on tribunal claims, injunctions to enforce covenants, TUPE, grievances, and industrial relations issues, with a mix of advisory and courtroom work and opportunities for client training and know-how. It offers cross-border experience within a highly regarded practice.

Qualifications

• Associate-level employment experience, ideally employer-side.
• NI qualification, or EW/ROI qualification with a view to practising in NI.
• Confident advocacy and clear, practical advice.
• Enthusiasm for client training and know-how.

Responsibilities

• Handle tribunal claims, including Industrial and Fair Employment Tribunal work and appeals.
• Advise on injunctions to enforce restrictive covenants and complex group claims.
• Work on TUPE, outsourcing and the employment side of high-profile corporate deals.
• Address grievances, discipline, long-term absence, industrial relations and pensions issues.

Skills

Employer-side experience

Education

NI qualification or EW/ROI qualification

Job description

Employment Law Associate, Employer-Side, Contentious & Non-Contentious – Belfast

Employment law across three jurisdictions, from tribunal floor to Court of Appeal. This Associate role has it all.

A large full-service Belfast firm is adding an Associate to its employer-side Employment team, which advises across NI, England & Wales and the Republic of Ireland.

Expect to work on:

• Tribunal claims, including Industrial and Fair Employment Tribunal work, and appeals
• Injunctions to enforce restrictive covenants and defence of complex group claims
• TUPE, outsourcing and the employment side of high-profile corporate deals
• Grievances, discipline, long-term absence, industrial relations and pensions issues.

We’re looking for:

• Associate-level employment experience, ideally employer-side
• NI qualification, or E&W / ROI qualification with a view to practising in NI
• Confident advocacy and clear, practical advice
• Enthusiasm for client training and know-how.

Why it appeals:

• A highly experienced team with a strong reputation
• A genuine balance of contentious and advisory work
• Cross-border matters that broaden your experience.

Any reference to PQE and salary levels is indicative and subject to review.