Employment Solicitor
Business Area: General Counsel
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Salary: €75,000.00-€110,000.00
About This Role
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.
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.
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
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Telecommunications
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