Employment Associate – 1-3 years’ PQE

b Overview /b p In this role you join a leading Employment Reward Group in Belfast, working on strategic employment matters for high-profile clients. You’ll handle cross-border issues, restructuring, executive-level advice, and potential high-value litigation, while collaborating across UK and international offices. The position offers training, client relationship development, and exposure to multi-disciplinary projects including M A and outsourcing. This is an opportunity to grow within a global firm known for innovative, commercial solutions. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li first class training and career development programme /li li regular 121s and biannual appraisals /li li opportunity for early responsibility /li li global team with cross-office collaboration /li li supportive senior leadership /li li flexible working options (inclusion) /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Deliver strategic employment law advice to clients, including complex tribunal claims /li li Handle cross-border matters and international mobility projects /li li Assist with restructuring, redundancy, and senior-level grievances (discrimination, whistleblowing) /li li Involve in high-value and High Court litigation when applicable /li li Support clients on M A and outsourcing initiatives /li li Develop client relationships and contribute to cross-office initiatives /li li Contribute to global change management, reward philosophy projects, and gender pay gap initiatives /li li Collaborate with colleagues across UK offices to provide integrated service /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li 1+ years of employment law experience in a commercial practice /li li Strong technical and market knowledge in employment law /li li Experience with cross-border issues and multi-jurisdictional matters /li li Experience with senior executive/boardroom issues and complex grievances /li li Exposure to or interest in high-value litigation and/or international projects /li li Strong academic background and technical strength /li li Commercial awareness and understanding of how a large international firm operates /li li Team player with excellent communication skills and willingness to grow the team /li /ul ul li team player /li li excellent communication /li li commercial awareness /li li strategic employment advice /li li cross-border employment matters /li li restructuring and redundancy /li /ul