Role Title:
Employment Solicitor
Business Area:
General Counsel
About This Role:
Purpose
* To provide employment and HR legal advice to all functions in Eir
* To liaise with external counsel and legal firms as directed
* To liaise with appropriate government agencies including in conjunction with other departments and teams
Expectations From The Role:
Key Responsibilities
* Day-to-Day advice on employment law and HR matters to the remainder of the legal function and to the rest of the business.
* Legal Function
* Direct and in depth involvement in all employment matters including WRC, Labour Court, referrals, investigations, case management and decisions, as well as consultations and decisions.
* Advising on the likely changes to the employment law and labour relations framework.
* End to end management of all employment law litigation, including, representation before employment fora and/or briefing counsel as appropriate.
* The role requires an excellent understanding of Irish employment law and the workings of employment fora including the WRC and Labour Court.
Working with Legal Department
* Providing employment law advices to members of the Legal Department
* Working with the Legal colleagues where legal advice is required including on TUPE, outsourcing, and Employee Data Protection matters
* The role requires a close and supportive relationship between the legal and HR functions.
General requirements
* Engagement and experience in a cross-functional, general supporting role would be desirable.
* Latitude to make decisions impacting the relevant function outside of established procedures but within a policy framework.
* Information exchange is a significant feature of the job with a necessity to clarify information of a more complex nature. There is a requirement for tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.
* Personability and fit in team, organization and structure is a core competency.
Requirements For A Successful Application:
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
* Solicitor / Barrister with 5 years' plus experience
* Knowledge of the Workplace Relations, Labour Court and Industrial Relations landscape
* Ability to align within a fast paced and agile environment.
* Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
* Attention to detail
* Solutions Focused
* Experience in employment law within a top tier law firm or in house team
* Post-graduate qualification in employment law is desirable.
Competency Profile
Business Competencies
* Results Focus (3)
* Business Focus (3)
* Problem Solving (3)
People Competencies
* Influencing and winning commitment (3)
* Teamwork (3)
Others:
Supervising Manager
* General Counsel
Direct Reports
* None