A top-ranked employment practice is seeking a Managing Associate to join its team in Belfast. The group is widely recognised as a market leader and advises UK and multinational employers across the full spectrum of employment and labour issues, from day-to-day HR queries to precedent-setting litigation.

The role offers exposure to a broad mix of work: general employment advisory, employment tribunal and High Court litigation (including restrictive covenants, team moves and injunctions), collective and trade union matters, transactional employment support, and international coordination through a global employment alliance. You will work directly with clients, take ownership of your output, and collaborate with colleagues across offices.

This is an opportunity to build your practice within a highly regarded, internationally minded team that values technical excellence, client service, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

8+ years' post-qualification experience in an employment team
Ideally dual qualified with experience of employment law in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Deep technical knowledge across a broad range of employment areas
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
Comfortable working autonomously and dealing directly with clients
Experience supervising junior lawyers is helpful
Experience acting for employer clients on general advisory and employment litigation matters is preferred
Ambitious, proactive, commercial and responsive, with a team-oriented attitude and interest in business development

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