Location
Belfast, County AntrimSalary
£85000 - £90000Job Type
PermanentDate Posted
22 February, 2022Snr Associate (Partner level considered), Employment
A relatively unique role presents itself for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join one of NI’s premier legal brands. Entering the firm at a senior level, you will have a clear route to potential partnership (the client may even consider this level as a point of entry). You will be joining a team that successfully handles a range of contentious and non-contentious respondent work on behalf a range of local and national employers. (public and private sector).
About the Role.
Although you will be joining an existing department and absorbing a certain level of work, you will also have a keen interest in wishing to grow the department, the team handles a range of NI work and occasionally advises on ROI and Eng. & Wales Employment matters. Multi-jurisdictional experience will be a strong advantage.
The experience you will offer is expected to include:
- Significant level of qualification and experience of working within a busy Employment department within a large firm or niche/boutique employment practice.
- Experience of handling NI based work a strong advantage (ROI or E&W also considered).
- Experience in dealing with contentious and non-contentious matters on behalf of large commercial clients.
- Experience of representing clients at tribunal
- Ability to instigate and foster excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to include company directors, head of departments and external counsel.
- An ability to demonstrate a high level of business acumen
- Team management experience would also be an advantage.
This employer offers an excellent salary and benefits package. However, the non-financial reward of joining a growing company with a prestigious brand will also contribute to a high level of job satisfaction. To discuss this or other similar level legal jobs in Belfast, contact Stuart John in confidence on +44 7803146424 or +44 28 90 995746 (direct dial)
Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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