Fieldfisher
LLP is a European law firm with market leading practices in many of the world’s most dynamic sectors. Their growing European network of offices supports an international client base alongside Silicon Valley and China offices. Among Fieldfisher LLP clients they count social media sites and high street coffee chains as well as pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical devices companies, energy suppliers, banks and technology leaders.
Clients choose to work with Fieldfisher LLP because they deliver commercial, pragmatic and innovative solutions through their exceptional legal expertise and experience, on time and on budget. Their network has more than 1,500 people working across 25 offices providing highly commercial advice based on an in-depth understanding of their clients’ needs.
Due to Fieldfisher’s continued growth and ambitious plans for the future, they have an immediate vacancy for a Solicitor to join their growing Employment Law Unit. This would be an ideal opportunity for a Solicitor with existing specialist employment law experience who is keen to progress in a forward-thinking firm. While ideally this would be a full time role, Fieldfisher will also consider applications from candidates on a part time basis.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
2+ years’ specialist experience in employment law ideally with a top tier firm or boutique employment law practice (although all suitably qualified, including more experienced candidates will be fully considered);
Excellent client management and relationship skills;
Ability to advise both an employer or alternatively an employee client base;
An entrepreneurial spirit, a commercial focus and business acumen;
Team player with strong communication skills and ambitions to progress their career;
An excellent work ethic with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and approach to work.
The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience in:
Employment claims before the Workplace Relations Commission, the Labour Court and the Civil Courts;
Employer and employee advice on all aspects of employment law;
Executive employment contracts;
Settlements and severance agreements;
Employment law support to other departments including on commercial transactions;
Ad hoc activities as required.
Competitive salary and compensation package offered. Fieldfisher LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply
for the role please submit your CV to HR.Ireland@fieldfisher.com or if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role confidentially please contact Karen Dempsey, Human Resource Manager on 01 8280600.