Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. Fieldfisher network has more than 1,800 people working across 25 offices providing highly commercial advice based on an in-depth understanding of their clients' needs.

The role

Fieldfisher have an immediate vacancy for a Senior Associate/Director to join their Employment Law Unit. This would be an ideal opportunity for a Senior Associate/Director with existing specialist employment law experience who is keen to progress in a forward-thinking firm.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• 6 years’ specialist experience in employment law ideally (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:

• Managing a varied employment law caseload involving contentious and non-contentious matters;
• Managing employment claims before the Workplace Relations Commission, the Labour Court and the Civil Courts;
• Providing employer and employee advice on all aspects of employment law;
• Developing executive employment contracts, settlements and severance agreements;
• Employment law support to other departments including on commercial transactions;
• Participating in business development opportunities including but not limited to pitches to clients, employment law presentations and webinars.
• Ad hoc activities as required.

Competitive salary and compensation package offered.

To apply

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 Director on 01 8280600.

Please note Fieldfisher LLP aims to ensure equality of opportunity and they are actively working towards improving the diversity of staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.