Senior Associate, Employment - Dublin

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.

Our team

The team in Dublin undertakes contentious and non-contentious works for local, national and international clients. Works include WRC and Labour Court litigation (including high profile complex discrimination, whistleblowing, contingent workers and equal pay cases), multi-jurisdictional and Irish projects (re-organisations, outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions), employee relations advisory cases, industrial relations and corporate support.

The resources of an international firm allow all of our lawyers to develop their skills and experience and apply commerciality as well as legal skills to provide a great service to our clients.

Role and key responsibilities

You will work directly with the Partners in Dublin and Belfast and wider team to manage complex WRC litigation and non-contentious advice and project work cases across a number of sectors including: health and life sciences, technology, retail, transport, financial services and utilities. You will mentor and support more junior members of the team, as appropriate.

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

• 4-8 years PQE
• International labour and employment law experience is highly valued
• Strong experience handling volumes of WRC and Labour Court cases
• Ability to work autonomously, while being supported by partners and acting as a key contact for global client relationships
• Experience managing multiple transactions and competing client demands
• Proven ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines and deliver excellent client care, especially in high-profile matters
• Experience with complex issues around discrimination, whistleblowing, equal pay and contingent workers
• Non-contentious advisory experience, including reorganisations, outsourcing, M&A, employee relations, industrial relations & corporate support across various sectors
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply legal knowledge practically

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.