Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor

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

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.

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)

Supervising Manager

• General Counsel

Direct Reports

• None