Solicitor

Employment Solicitor – In-HouseLocation: Belfast (Hybrid / Remote)Salary: £45,000–£60,000+ (DOE) + excellent benefits + flexible workingJoin a Respected Employment Law OrganisationSignatus is working with a highly regarded, long-established employment law organisation in Belfast. We're hiring an experienced employment solicitor (minimum 3 years PQE considered) to join their in-house legal team. This is an ideal move for someone in private practice or an in-house role seeking more autonomy, better work-life balance, and a role focused exclusively on employment law – without billable hours or time recording.Why This Role Stands OutNo billable hours – focus purely on quality legal advice.Top-tier clients – work with recognised employer brands.Advocacy opportunity – get hands-on tribunal experience.Work-life balance – structured hours and no weekend work.Flexible model – hybrid or fully remote options available.What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll provide employment law advice across a wide range of employer issues – both contentious and non-contentious.Key responsibilities include:Advising on grievances, disciplinary processes, redundancies, TUPE, discrimination claims, and contracts.Handling and preparing tribunal cases (supported by senior colleagues and no immediate requirement to jump into full advocacy cases).Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.Preparing employment contracts, handbooks, and policy documents.Delivering legal updates and training (training provided and no immediate requirement either).What We’re Looking ForWe welcome applications from solicitors with 3+ years PQE in an employment specific role, although those with 5+ years and more senior candidates will be strongly considered also.Essential criteria:Qualified solicitor (NI or ROI jurisdiction ideally).Proven experience advising employer clients.Strong employment tribunal experience.Excellent drafting, research, and negotiation skills.Confident communicator with ability to present or train.Desirable:Tribunal advocacy experience.ROI (Republic of Ireland) experience or dual qualification.Public speaking or training delivery.What You'll GainWork with a supportive, expert team in a non-corporate setting.Gain or develop advocacy skills with full support.Make a real impact on clients, without fee pressure.Enjoy flexible, hybrid, or remote work.Ready for a Change?If you're seeking meaningful legal work with better balance, this could be your next move. Ideal for solicitors in private practice or public sector roles looking for something different.

Created: 2025-10-11