Senior Associate

Overview

Our client, a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Employment team in Belfast. The firm is committed to delivering efficiency, price certainty, and transparency for clients, without compromising on quality or service. Colleagues are placed at the heart of the business, with a strong focus on positive outcomes for clients, communities, and team members.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex employment matters within a supportive and collaborative team, with exposure to both advisory and contentious work, and opportunities for professional development.

• Manage your own caseload, handling everything from day-to-day advisory work to employment litigation.

• Provide pragmatic, business-focused advice on employment issues including TUPE, reorganisations, contracts, policies, and senior exits.

• Collaborate with corporate and commercial teams on high-value transactions.

• Take ownership of employment claims, from drafting pleadings to conducting advocacy and liaising with Counsel.

• Mentor junior lawyers and support their professional development.

• Contribute to the growth of the team through networking and business development initiatives.

• Deliver the highest standard of service to a diverse and loyal client base.

• Qualified solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or the Republic of Ireland.

• Proven experience providing practical, strategic advice to employer clients.

• Tribunal and/or WRC experience, managing cases end-to-end.

• Strong TUPE and employment law knowledge, including issues arising from M&A activity.

• Minimum of 5 years’ PQE in Employment Law within a well-regarded firm.

• Experience managing your own caseload independently.

• Opportunity to join a global, forward-thinking legal team.

• Exposure to high-value and complex employment matters.

• Supportive culture with a focus on professional development and career progression.

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

• Hybrid working.

For more information, contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal in confidence