Role: Senior Associate – Employment
Department: Employment
Reporting to: Head of Employment
Contract duration: Permanent
Our Employment & Benefits lawyers advise on employment law and on the specialist areas of corporate immigration and health and safety.
The Role:
The position will primarily focus on employment issues in commercial transactions and general employment advisory work. We act for some of the leading employers in Ireland across a wide range of industries and sectors and the role will offer the opportunity to work on;
- Employment law aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings.
- Employment claims before the Workplace Relations Commission, the Labour Court and the Civil Courts.
- General day to day employment advice.
The Person
- You have an excellent academic background.
- You have no less than 5 years' experience practising employment law.
- You have good exposure to corporate support work.
- You have a high level of commercial awareness.
- You have a very strong technical and drafting ability.
- You have excellent communication and organisational skills.
- You have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure that deadlines are consistently met. You have an ability to work as part of a team and show a high level of initiative.
About us
Established in 1847 by our founder William Fry, we have grown to become one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms.
With a team comprising over 350 legal and tax professionals and a workforce of over 500, our reputation rests on our expertise in key practice areas such as Corporate and M&A, Banking & Finance, Litigation & Investigations, and beyond. Our client-focused service extends to leading corporations, financial institutions, and government organisations, driving us to handle complex transactions and disputes with excellence.
Our journey has taken us through different eras, each marked by challenges and accomplishments. From our origins on Middle Abbey Street to our current home in the dynamic Silicon Docks, our growth echoes the evolution of Ireland’s legal landscape.
William Fry’s legacy is not just in our history but in our present actions and future aspirations. We are here to empower businesses and individuals to achieve their full potential, no matter what challenges lie ahead
Our story is one of growth, adaptability, and unwavering dedication to client success.
William Fry | Taking care of business since 1847.
William Fry is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and building an inclusive culture which harnesses the unique perspectives and skills of our people to deliver award winning innovative solutions to our clients. We are proud to be accredited as Investors in Diversity by the Irish Centre for Diversity. Please let us know if you require specific arrangements during the recruitment process. We'll do everything we can to support you. All information disclosed will be kept confidential.