Senior Associate/Associate - Employment - Global Law Firm - Belfast
Are you an employment solicitor interested in taking the next step in your career?
Do you want to work for a global law firm in a small but growing team where you will get exposure to an impressive client base of leading multinationals (to include some leading blue-chip corporates) through to SME clients and to work across the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment work.
This role would suit an employment solicitor ideally 4 + years PQE.
Why this role?
* Opportunity to work on cross-border work (NI/ROI)
* Small but growing team therefore strong career path
* High quality work across the broad range of employment matters
* Exposure to an impressive and broad client base from leading blue-chip clients through to SME's
* Scope to work for an innovative firm with a modern approach to the delivery of legal services
The Role
You will manage your own caseload of employment matters both contentious and non-contentious. Day-to-day this will involve;
* Advising clients on a broad range of employment matters to include TUPE, reorganisations, contracts, policies, senior exits etc
* Advise clients and take ownership on employment claims from initial drafting of pleadings to conducting advocacy and working with counsel
* Work closely with the corporate and commercial teams and provide corporate support on large and high-value transactions
* Mentor junior solicitors and assist with the future development and growth of the practice
You will be!
* Qualified Solicitor - ideally 4 + years PQE
* PQE will have been focused on employment within a commercial firm where you will have exposure to a broad range of employment matters
* Previous experience of managing tribunal matters and employment litigation experience
* Experience of managing your own caseload
* Experience of giving practical, commercial advice to respondent clients
* Strong communication skills and client development skills
If you might be interested in a further chat about this role get in touch for a confidential chat at lindsey@conektlegal.com or call 07852332587.