Company: Nixon McQuade
Location: Belfast
Posted: May 6th, 2026
Role: Employment Solicitor
Firm: NI Law Firm
Location: Belfast City Centre
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join one of Northern Irelands most highly regarded employment law teams. The firm is recognised as a market leader in employment law, acting for a diverse client base across both the public and private sectors.
The successful candidate will gain hands on experience working on a broad range of complex and high value employment matters. You will play a key role in advising clients on both contentious and non contentious issues, with the opportunity to take ownership of cases and contribute to the continued growth and development of the team.
The Role
You will be involved in a wide variety of employment law matters, including:
Advising on and litigating complex discrimination, harassment, and unfair dismissal claims
Providing strategic advice on employment disputes and risk management
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts and related documentation
Supporting clients through employment tribunals and other dispute resolution processes
Building long term relationships with clients and acting as a trusted advisor
The Rewards
The firm offers a highly competitive and attractive benefits package, including:
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Hybrid working arrangements
Strong commitment to learning and development (L&D) and career progression
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualification as a Solicitor in Northern Ireland
NQ - 5+ years PQE in employment law
A strong mix of contentious and non-contentious employment experience
Strong academic background and commercial awareness
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build, manage, and maintain client relationships
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like further information, please apply directly or contact Nixon McQuade.
Skills:
Commercial law Professional Negligence Legal Advice Litigation
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