Employment Solicitor

To provide employment and HR legal advice to all functions in Eir

To liaise with external counsel and legal firms as directed

To liaise with appropriate government agencies including in conjunction with other departments and teams

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day advice on employment law and HR matters to the remainder of the legal function and to the rest of the business.

Legal Function

Direct and in depth involvement in all employment matters including WRC, Labour Court, referrals, investigations, case management and decisions, as well as consultations and decisions.

Advising on the likely changes to the employment law and labour relations framework.

End to end management of all employment law litigation, including, representation before employment fora and/or briefing counsel as appropriate.

The role requires an excellent understanding of Irish employment law and the workings of employment fora including the WRC and Labour Court.

Working with Legal Department

Providing employment law advices to members of the Legal Department

Working with the Legal colleagues where legal advice is required including on TUPE, outsourcing, and Employee Data Protection matters

The role requires a close and supportive relationship between the legal and HR functions.

General requirements

Engagement and experience in a cross-functional, general supporting role would be desirable.

Latitude to make decisions impacting the relevant function outside of established procedures but within a policy framework.

Information exchange is a significant feature of the job with a necessity to clarify information of a more complex nature. There is a requirement for tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.

Personability and fit in team, organization and structure is a core competency.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Solicitor / Barrister with 5 years’ plus experience

Knowledge of the Workplace Relations, Labour Court and Industrial Relations landscape

Ability to align within a fast paced and agile environment.

Excellent communication skills – verbal and written

Solutions Focused

Experience in employment law within a top tier law firm or in house team

Post-graduate qualification in employment law is desirable.

Competency Profile

Business Competencies

Results Focus (3)

Business Focus (3)

Problem Solving (3)

Influencing and winning commitment (3)

Teamwork (3)

About eir

Our purpose is to connect for a better Ireland .

Our ambition is to be the number one choice for telecommunications and technology solutions, delivering for our customers today and into the future.

Our values and behaviours reflect both who we are and who we strive to become . They are the way that we bring our purpose to life in eir .

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

If successful in the interview process, eir reserves the right to conduct appropriate suitability checks in relation to prospective employees including but not limited to reference checking and/or other searches using publicly available information.