Nixon McQuade
Employment Solicitor

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📍 Belfast City Centre 🏢 Leading International Law Firm
Employment Senior Associate £63k + bonus
The Role
This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience with one of the most recognised employment law providers in the UK & Ireland.
You will be involved in both non-contentious and contentious matters, including advising on and litigating complex discrimination and harassment claims, drafting and negotiating employment contracts, and developing codes of conduct for a diverse range of clients.
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The firm has experienced an exciting period of growth and aims to continue that trajectory. You will join a team of 16 fee earners with additional legal support. If you want to join a firm that is a leader in employment law, this is the role for you!
The Person:
- Qualified solicitor (NI)
- 4 + PQE
- Strong mix of employment experience
- Academically strong and commercially astute
- Can build and manage relationships


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The Rewards:
- Top market salary
- Pension
- Genuine work life balance
- Pathway to partnership
- Hybrid
- L&D
For further information on this vacancy, please apply via the link below or contact Nixon McQuade in the strictest confidence.
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