Employment Solicitor (Contentious)

Artemis Search & Selection Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Belfast law firm is seeking a talented Employment & Litigation Solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE. In this mixed litigation role, you will manage both contentious and non-contentious employment law cases while enjoying a strong work-life balance in a supportive environment. The firm offers a varied caseload, career development opportunities, and an attractive salary package.

Benefits

Pension Fund

Paid Holidays

Performance Bonus

Mobile Phone

Laptop

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ PQE with solid experience in employment law and litigation.
• A confident approach to managing client relationships and handling advocacy.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Representation before Industrial Tribunals and Fair Employment Tribunals.
• Draft contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Client relationship management

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualification as a solicitor in Northern Ireland

Job description

Overview

Employment & Litigation Solicitor (3–5 years’ PQE)
Belfast

A well-established and highly regarded Belfast law firm is seeking to recruit a talented solicitor to join its busy Employment and Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE to take on a varied and rewarding caseload, working in a friendly and supportive environment with a strong reputation for client service and results.

The Role

This is a mixed litigation role with a strong focus on employment law. The successful candidate will handle both contentious and non-contentious matters across:

• Employer and employee advisory work
• Representation before Industrial Tribunals and Fair Employment Tribunals
• Drafting contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• General civil litigation including contractual disputes, debt recovery, and property litigation
• Supporting senior solicitors on complex dispute resolution matters

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 3–5 years’ PQE with solid experience in employment law and litigation
• Qualification as a solicitor in Northern Ireland
• A confident approach to managing client relationships and handling advocacy where needed
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team

Why Apply?

• Genuine work-life balance: A strong team culture with reasonable expectations and supportive colleagues
• Varied caseload: A healthy mix of employment and general litigation work, with opportunities to grow your expertise
• Career development: This firm invests in its people and offers progression based on merit
• Central location: Modern offices in the heart of Belfast
• Attractive salary and benefits package

For a confidential discussion and more details on this opportunity, contact Ciara O’Connor at Artemis Human Capital. All applications will be handled with complete discretion.

Benefits

• Pension Fund
• Paid Holidays
• Performance Bonus
• Mobile Phone
• Laptop