Belfast
Employment Solicitor – In-House Location: Belfast (Hybrid / Remote) Salary: £45,000–£60,000+ (DOE) + excellent benefits + flexible working Join a Respected Employment Law Organisation Signatus 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 Out • No 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 Doing You’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 For We 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 Gain • Work 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. 📩 Apply now – send a Word-formatted CV to: Fionntán Gamble LLB, Principal Legal Consultant 📧 | 📞 07982 608 069 All enquiries are treated with full confidentiality.