Employment Lawyer | Permanent | Dublin at Philip Lee

Philip Lee; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Lee is seeking an Employment Lawyer in Dublin 4, DUBLIN for a permanent, on-site role. The candidate will advise employers on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, drafting policies and handling disciplinary processes, redundancies, and corporate transactions.

Ideal candidates will have solicitor qualification in Ireland or a recognised common law jurisdiction, strong drafting and client-service skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in Ireland or another recognised common law jurisdiction.
• Experience practising employment law.
• Excellent technical legal skills and attention to detail.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to client service.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively as part of a team.
• Proactive and positive attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of employment law and HR-related matters.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, handbooks and workplace procedures.
• Support clients in disciplinary, grievance, performance management and dismissal processes.
• Advise on redundancy, restructuring and organisational change projects.
• Assist with employment aspects of corporate transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
• Represent clients in employment-related disputes and litigation.
• Conduct legal research and stay up to date on legislative developments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client training programmes.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Team player

Attention to detail

Client service

Education

Solicitor qualification in Ireland or common law jurisdiction

Job description

Apply for Employment Lawyer | Permanent | Dublin at Philip Lee in DUBLIN 4, D, IE. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

About The Role

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Employment Lawyer to join our Employment team. The successful candidate will advise employers on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, working closely with partners and associates across the firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused lawyer looking to develop their expertise within a collaborative and client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will: Advise clients on a wide range of employment law and HR-related matters.


• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, handbooks and workplace procedures.


• Support clients in relation to disciplinary, grievance, performance management and dismissal processes.


• Advise on redundancy, restructuring and organisational change projects.


• Assist with employment aspects of corporate transactions and mergers and acquisitions.


• Represent clients in employment-related disputes and litigation.


• Conduct legal research and remain up to date on legislative and regulatory developments.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships.


• Contribute to business development initiatives and client training programmes.

Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate will have: Qualification as a solicitor in Ireland or another recognised common law jurisdiction.


• Relevant experience practising employment law.


• Excellent technical legal skills and attention to detail.


• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• A commercial and pragmatic approach to client service.


• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively as part of a team.


• A proactive and positive attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

What we Offer

• High-quality employment law work for a diverse client base.


• Opportunities for professional and career development.


• A collaborative and supportive working environment.


• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.


• The opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners on complex and interesting matters.

Experience Level: 1-3 Year’s PQE