Your New Company Were delighted to be partnering with a leading Law Firm in their search for an ambitious Employment Solicitor, to join the ranks of their pre-eminent team in Belfast at Associate level. The Employment team is one of the leading employment law practices and is consistently top ranked by independent legal directories. They provide unrivalled service supporting clients, including many of the worlds leading businesses, on their HR, employment and immigration law needs domestically and internationally. Your New Role As the employment solicitor, you will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, and deal with a wide range of clients. You will provide high-quality employment law advice and representation to employer clients, delivering practical, commercially focused solutions while contributing to the continued development of the firms Employment Law practice in Northern Ireland. Matters will inlcude; Unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal, Discrimination (sex, race, disability, age, religion/belief, sexual orientation), Redundancy and restructuring, TUPE, Disciplinary and grievance procedures, Employment contracts, policies, and handbooks, Settlement agreements and terminations, Managing employment tribunal claims from inception to hearing, including advocacy where appropriate, Drafting pleadings, witness statements, contracts, and settlement documentation, Providing clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused advice tailored to client needs What You Need To Succeed As the Employment Solicitor, you will be a qualified solicitor in Northern Ireland, England and Wales or the Republic of Ireland. You will be 1-5 years PQE and gained the benefit of training and development in a well-respected employment team. You must have comprehensive employment law knowledge, a strong analytical ability, and a clear communication style (both spoken and written). A commercial approach to client service is essential, and you must enjoy doing business development and, above all, must be a team player. What You'll Receive In Return As the Employment Solicitor, you will receive; A competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. A collaborative and supportive work environment. Exposure to high-profile matters and clients. Applying For Your New Role Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided. Skills: TUPE Employment Law Contentious Employment Non Contentious Employment Disciplinary Procedures Unfair Dismissal Redundancy & Re-Structuring Benefits: Excellent Salary Competitive Bonus Healthcare Pension Hybrid Working