Employment Solicitor NQ

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in Belfast seeks a Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor to join their team. This position offers exposure to high-quality, diverse work with international clients. Responsibilities include advising on TUPE, handling tribunal claims, and drafting policies. The role features a market-leading salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements, along with outstanding training opportunities.

Benefits

Market-leading salary and bonus package

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Outstanding training and development

Work on international client matters

Qualifications

• Qualified (or qualifying) Solicitor in Northern Ireland or England & Wales.
• Experience in employment law through a leading firm or robust training seat.
• Ability to build client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise on TUPE and redundancy procedures.
• Support large-scale restructuring and compliance projects.
• Handle Employment Tribunal claims.
• Draft contractual provisions and policies.
• Conduct investigations into grievances.
• Manage data subject access requests.

Skills

Qualified (or qualifying) Solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England & Wales

Strong foundation in employment law

Commercially minded

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join the employment law team of a prestigious international firm in Belfast. This role offers exposure to high-quality, varied, and often multi-jurisdictional work alongside colleagues in London and across the global network.

You'll work closely with international clients and collaborate regularly with teams in other offices worldwide, gaining invaluable global experience.

The Role
This hands-on position offers a broad range of work, including:

• Advising on TUPE, redundancy procedures, and other employment-related aspects of corporate transactions
• Supporting large-scale restructuring, policy reviews, and compliance projects involving multiple jurisdictions
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing
• Drafting contractual provisions, policies, and settlement agreements
• Conducting investigations into grievances and whistleblowing concerns
• Managing data subject access requests and advising on data privacy matters

About You

• Qualified (or qualifying) Solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England & Wales
• Strong foundation in employment law gained through a leading firm or robust training seat
• Commercially minded, collaborative, and skilled in client relationship building
• Excellent communication and attention to detail

What's on Offer

• Market-leading salary and bonus package, plus excellent benefits
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Outstanding training and development in an inclusive, supportive environment
• The chance to work on headline matters with an international client base

For a driven NQ eager to build a global employment law career, this is an exceptional opportunity. Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

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.