We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Associate to join Flynn O’Driscoll LLP.

Flynn O'Driscoll LLP has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate with experience in employment law. Applications are invited from Solicitors at Associate level with 6+ years’ experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment law. Experience in M&A would also be an advantage.

The role will be within the firm’s 5-person growing Employment team out of its Dublin, Galway and Shannon offices. We pride ourselves in building relationships with our clients and have a great quality and diversity of work.

The successful candidate will be a solutions driven problem solver with a strong work ethic and legal technical skills who will be given support to grow and develop their skills and career. The team is a fun and positive environment, and we are looking for someone to match that.

The firm has an excellent reputation as an employer with a strong sense of teamwork and fair play. Remuneration is competitive and linked with experience.

About the role:

Drafting a full range of employment contracts and handbooks together with third party contracts for services, outsourcing arrangements, employment agency contracts and bespoke policies.
Advices in relation to compensation and benefits-contractual terms, bonus and incentive schemes, “good” and “bad” leaver provisions.
Advices in relation to confidentiality and know-how protection.
Advices in relation to day-to-day HR procedures including redundancies, disciplinary matters and terminations, long term absences, negotiation of settlement agreements, bullying and harassment complaints and grievance complaints.
Managing contentious matters such as injunctions and WRC hearings and mediations.
Assisting our corporate colleagues with employment related due diligence, negotiation of warranties and indemnities, completion deliverables and TUPE.
Drafting articles and updates and assisting with webinars and client training on various policies, procedures and legislation.
Corporate immigration advices to include work permit and trusted partner applications.
Occasional Continuing Professional Development presentations to the wider firm on topics of employment law expertise.

About the candidate:

A minimum of 6+ years’ experience in employment law.
Ability to work in a culturally diverse and global business, maintaining close working relationships with stakeholders, clients, and business partners.
Strong technical and drafting skills.
The ability to demonstrate clear communication skills with colleagues and clients.
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
Leadership skills in working with junior members of the team.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary
Performance bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Contribution to gym membership
VHI medical insurance
Employee assistance programme
25 days’ annual leave
Financial and study support for professional qualifications
Pension scheme
Employee referral bonus
Death in service
Tax saver commuter tickets
Cycle to work scheme
Good Friday – closed
Business casual dress code
Continuous professional, legal and personal education

This is an excellent opportunity for you if you enjoy this type of role and would like to work in a busy, growing, and supportive company.

Flynn O’Driscoll is an equal opportunity employer

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