Employment Lawyer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned international law firm in Belfast is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join their expanding team. This hybrid role entails handling strategic HR advisory, complex litigation, and multi-jurisdictional projects. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with strong communication skills and commercial acumen. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including private health cover and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private health cover

Income protection

Life assurance

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and experience from a leading employment practice.
• Commercial acumen and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle strategic HR advisory and complex litigation.
• Manage multi-jurisdictional projects and global compliance initiatives.
• Address employment aspects of corporate transactions.
• Handle tribunal claims and investigations.

Skills

HR advisory

Complex litigation

Client relationship building

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Qualification as a solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England & Wales

Job description

Your new company
Join a prestigious international law firm with a newly established legal hub in Belfast. This forward-thinking organisation is renowned for its global reach and commitment to excellence, offering a dynamic and inclusive workplace where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong presence across multiple sectors, including financial services, technology, pharmaceuticals, and retail, this firm is expanding its employment law practice to support high-profile domestic and international clients.
Your new role
As an Employment Lawyer, you'll be part of a growing team that works closely with colleagues in London and across the globe. You'll handle a diverse portfolio of work including:

• Strategic HR advisory and complex litigation
• Multi-jurisdictional projects and global compliance initiatives
• Employment aspects of corporate transactions, including TUPE and redundancy matters
• Tribunal claims, investigations, and data subject access requests

This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects while developing your expertise in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.


What you'll need to succeed

• Qualification as a solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England & Wales
• Strong academic background and experience from a leading employment practice
• Commercial acumen and the ability to build trusted client relationships
• A proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit
  
  
  

What you'll get in return
You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry, including:

• Private health cover, income protection, and life assurance
• A full employee assistance programme
• Opportunities for professional growth and international collaboration
• A culture that values inclusion, diversity, and personal impact
  
  
  

What you need to do now


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