Employment Solicitor (NQ to 6 PQE

Hunter Savage; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is launching a new Employment Law team in Dublin and seeks an ambitious Employment Solicitor (NQ–6 PQE). This position offers a rare opportunity to shape a new team while advising on diverse employment law matters with high-profile clients. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with a solid background in Irish employment law and excellent communication skills. The role provides market-leading remuneration and allows for career-defining opportunities in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Top-of-market base salary

Bonus and benefits

International exposure

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ–6 PQE) in Ireland or the UK with a background in employment law.
• Strong understanding of Irish employment legislation and dispute resolution.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Experience advising employer-side clients preferred.
• Ambitious, team-oriented, and excited by a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of employment law matters (advisory, contentious, and transactional support).
• Support international clients on Irish employment law issues and global projects.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Represent clients in employment disputes and regulatory investigations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across EMEA and the UK on cross-border matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Understanding of Irish employment legislation

Dispute resolution

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Ireland or UK

Job description

Employment Solicitor (NQ–6 PQE) – Dublin

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a prestigious international law firm, who are launching a new Employment Law team in Dublin and seeking to recruit an ambitious Employment Solicitor (NQ–6 PQE). This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new team at its inception, with access to high-profile clients, complex advisory and contentious work, and truly top-of-market remuneration. The Employment Solicitor will play a key role in shaping the team, working closely with partners across global offices.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Opportunity to help build a new Employment team in a global firm

2. Market-leading salary and benefits package

3. High-quality advisory and litigation work with international clients

The Role:

• Advise on a broad range of employment law matters (advisory, contentious, and transactional support)

• Support international clients on Irish employment law issues and global projects

• Draft and negotiate employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements

• Represent clients in employment disputes and regulatory investigations

• Collaborate with colleagues across EMEA and the UK on cross-border matters

The Person:

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ–6 PQE) in Ireland or the UK with a background in employment law

• Strong understanding of Irish employment legislation and dispute resolution

• Excellent communication and drafting skills

• Experience advising employer-side clients preferred

• Ambitious, team-oriented, and excited by a fast-paced, growth-focused environment

The Rewards:

• Top-of-market base salary (guideline €90,000–€120,000+, depending on PQE)

• Bonus, benefits, and international exposure

• Dublin City Centre office (hybrid model available)

• Career-defining opportunity to shape a new team within a Tier 1 global law firm

Next Steps
For further information, and to apply for this Employment Solicitor job, please contact Cailim Boyle. Visit our website for a full list of Legal opportunities.

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