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Posted 3 days ago
Employment Law Partner
Sphere Recruitment Associates Limited
📍 Belfast
Legal
Job description
Employment Partner Belfast An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a large and ambitious Belfast-based law firm as an Employment Partner.<br><br>Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.<br><br>This role offers a rare opportunity to spearhead, shape and grow an employment practice within an already established and highly supportive wider firm structure.<br><br>The platform, infrastructure and client base are already there; what our client is looking for is someone with the drive, vision and expertise to build and lead the department.<br><br>While this is very much a growth-focused and entrepreneurial opportunity, it comes with the backing of a substantial firm with an excellent reputation, strong internal referral network and collaborative leadership team.<br><br>Its an ideal move for someone who enjoys the idea of building something with autonomy, but without the risks often associated with a standalone startup environment.<br><br>The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters including: Employment Tribunal litigation HR and workplace advisory matters Disciplinary and grievance issues Contracts, policies and procedures Restructuring and redundancy projects Senior exits and settlement agreements Supporting corporate transactions from an employment perspective Business development and strategic practice growth initiatives This opportunity would particularly suit an ambitious senior solicitor, Legal Director or existing Partner looking for a genuine leadership role with the opportunity to make a significant impact.<br><br>The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Significant PQE within employment law Strong technical expertise across contentious and non-contentious matters A track record of developing client relationships and generating work Commercial awareness and entrepreneurial mindset Leadership qualities with the ambition to grow a team and practice area Excellent communication and business development skills Whats on Offer: The opportunity to build and lead an employment practice Strong support from an established and highly regarded wider firm High degree of autonomy and strategic input Clear progression and leadership opportunities Competitive remuneration package Equity potential for the right individual Belfast-based role with high-quality client exposure This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor seeking a leadership position with real growth potential and the chance to shape the future direction of a developing practice area. xwzovoh <br><br>Total confidentiality assured<br>- For an initial discussion get in touch with Stuart John at Sphere.<br><br>Skills: Solicitor, lawyer, Partner, Employment Law<br>TPBN1_NI