Senior Solicitor

MPA Recruitment; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Pension contribution

24/7 support from recruitment team

Job summary

MPA Recruitment is seeking a Senior Solicitor specialising in Employment Law to join a busy public sector Legal Services team in Belfast. The role involves handling professional legal advice, advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures, and managing complex employment-related litigation across Industrial Tribunal, Fair Employment Tribunal, and High Court as needed.

The ideal candidate will have substantial post-qualification experience in employment law, be able to collaborate with senior

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree-level qualification (Level 6) in law or equivalent.
• Qualified Solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland, eligible to practise in NI.
• Registered with the Law Society of Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal advice across employment law.
• Manage a caseload of ongoing and live employment-related litigation.
• Represent the organisation in tribunals and courts as required.
• Draft and review employment contracts, HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

TUPE/HR matters

Disciplinary procedures

Education

Degree-level qualification (Level 6)

Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland

Job description

About the Role:

MPA Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor specialising in Employment Law to join the Legal Services team within a busy public sector organisation in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified solicitor with substantial post-qualification experience in employment law, providing professional legal advice, managing complex cases and handling employment-related litigation.

The successful candidate will provide legal advice, assistance and representation across a wide range of employment law matters, including managing ongoing cases within the Industrial Tribunal and Fair Employment Tribunal.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a professional legal service, supporting senior management and working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing professional legal advice and assistance across all areas of employment law.
• Managing a caseload of ongoing and live employment-related litigation.
• Handling proceedings within the Industrial Tribunal, Fair Employment Tribunal and High Court.
• Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Providing legal advice on equality matters, including discrimination, victimisation, harassment and bullying.
• Advising on absence management, dismissal, redundancy, whistleblowing, TUPE, pay and working time matters.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, HR policies and procedures.
• Providing advice and guidance to HR teams on recruitment and selection matters.
• Managing legal proceedings and representing the organisation where required.
• Providing advice on other areas of law, including Personal Injury, FOI/Data Protection, Judicial Review, Housing and Homelessness.
• Working alongside senior management and internal stakeholders to identify solutions to legal issues.
• Maintaining accurate legal records and providing reports on ongoing cases.
• Keeping up to date with developments in employment legislation and case law.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree-level qualification (Level 6) or equivalent.
• Qualified Solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland, eligible to practise in Northern Ireland.
• Registered with the Law Society of Northern Ireland.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience providing legal advice and assistance across a full range of employment law matters.
• Experience managing and conducting employment-related litigation.
• Significant relevant post-qualification experience in at least one of the following areas:

1. Personal Injury
2. FOI / Data Protection
3. Judicial Review
4. Housing
5. Homelessness

• Excellent analytical, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider legal team.
• Current driving licence or access to transport to meet the requirements of the role.

Additional Information:

• An Access NI Check may be required for this role.

What we can offer you:

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Pension contribution
• 24/7 support from our dedicated recruitment consultants

Interested in Applying?

If you are a qualified solicitor with substantial employment law experience and meet the essential criteria, we would love to hear from you.

MPA Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.