Employment Solicitor

Morgan McKinley; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an Employment Solicitor in Dublin with 2+ years PQE to join a global professional services firm. The role focuses on cross-border employment matters for multinational clients and offers hybrid working arrangements.

The successful candidate will draft and review employment contracts, policies, and severance terms while navigating local and multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland with 2+ years PQE in employment law, gained in a reputable law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience handling advisory and transactional employment matters; cross-border projects or TUPE/restructuring is a plus.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, delivering fast, solution-oriented advice to international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Border Transformations: advise on employment law aspects of restructurings, international mobility, M&A, and post-acquisition integrations across jurisdictions.
• Core Employment Advice: draft and review contracts, policies, severance packages, and covenants with compliance.
• HR Strategy & Risk Management: partner with corporate clients to identify HR hurdles, assess transformation feasibility, and design risk-mitigation strategies.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: work with global legal colleagues, HR advisors, project managers, and tax specialists to deliver end-to-end workforce solutions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-border advisory

Job description

Job Description
Role: Employment Solicitor
Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)
Experience Level: 2+ Years PQE
The Opportunity An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Employment Solicitor (2+ yrs PQE) to join the growing legal practice of a global professional services firm in Dublin. Operating in an environment where cross-border business transformation is constant, this role focuses on advising multinational clients on complex local and multi-jurisdictional employment matters. You will play a key role in helping corporate leaders manage risk, control costs, and execute large-scale global HR and restructuring projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Cross-Border Transformations: Advise on the employment law aspects of business reorganizations, international mobility, M&A transactions, and post-acquisition integrations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Core Employment Advice: Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies, severance packages, and restrictive covenants while ensuring strict local regulatory compliance.
• HR Strategy & Risk Management: Partner with corporate clients to proactively identify HR hurdles, assess transformation feasibility, and design risk-mitigation strategies.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside global legal colleagues, HR advisors, project managers, and tax specialists to deliver cohesive, end-to-end workforce solutions.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland 2+ years PQE in employment law gained within a respected law firm or established corporate legal department.
• Experience handling advisory and transactional employment matters (experience with cross-border projects or TUPE/restructuring is an advantage).
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with a focus on delivering fast, solution-oriented advice to international stakeholders.

Why Apply?

• Global Scope: Access an international network of employment legal specialists to deliver seamlessly coordinated, cross-border projects.
• Beyond Traditional Practice: Work at the intersection of employment law, strategy, and business transformation rather than handling purely standalone litigation.
• Career Growth: Join an expanding team offering high-visibility client work, multidisciplinary exposure, and clear paths for progression.