Employment Law Solicitor

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Qualified Employment Solicitor to join their expanding Belfast team. This role involves advising blue-chip clients on domestic and international employment law issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in handling complex employment matters, with opportunities for career development and a competitive salary. Flexible hybrid working is offered.

Benefits

Market-leading salary and bonus

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Access to top-tier training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising on TUPE transfers and redundancy processes.
• Track record of managing Employment Tribunal claims.
• Familiarity with data privacy matters and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex, varied employment matters.
• Lead multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Draft contracts and employment policies.

Skills

Employment law experience

Client relationship skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England & Wales

Job description

Experienced Employment Solicitor - Belfast
Hybrid Working | Market-Leading Salary + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Qualified Employment Solicitor to join their expanding Belfast team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, varied employment matters alongside the London team and colleagues across their global offices.

You'll advise a wide range of blue-chip and multinational clients across sectors including financial services, technology, life sciences, transport, and retail, handling both domestic and international employment law issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing expert advice on TUPE transfers, redundancy processes, and employment aspects of corporate transactions
• Leading or supporting multi-jurisdictional projects such as global restructurings, compliance reviews, and policy rollouts
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and equal pay
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, settlement agreements, and employment policies
• Conducting investigations into workplace grievances and whistleblowing allegations
• Advising on data privacy matters and managing data subject access requests

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England & Wales with relevant employment law experience
• Demonstrable track record of handling complex employment matters, ideally with multi-jurisdictional exposure
• Commercially astute, proactive, and an excellent team collaborator
• Strong client relationship skills and confident communicator

What's on Offer:

• Competitive, market-leading salary and bonus package with excellent benefits
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Access to top-tier training and career development opportunities
• Work on high-profile cases with an international client base within a supportive team environment

If you are a skilled Employment Solicitor looking to advance your career in a global firm, this is a fantastic opportunity. Apply today or contact us in confidence for more information.

For further information on this role-or to discuss other legal opportunities in Belfast or across Northern Ireland-apply via the link or contact Ciaran Gallagher for a confidential chat today.

VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.