Employment Lawyer (Dublin) at A&L Goodbody · Dublin

Employment Lawyer, Dublin

ALG’s market-leading, top-tier employment practice group is one of the largest dedicated employment practices in Ireland, with deep expertise across the broad spectrum of legal areas relevant to employers in Ireland. We are a trusted adviser to many of Ireland’s largest employers, working collaboratively with in-house counsel, HR and ER departments, senior management teams and corporate boards on the full spectrum of HR and industrial relations matters, as well as crisis management. We provide innovative, pragmatic and commercial solutions to complex HR issues in the context of the most high-profile contentious and non-contentious matters.

The successful applicant will be an integral part of our dynamic Employment Practice Group in Dublin. The role will entail work with all levels in the team.

· The ideal candidate will have in the region of 2 years’ relevant PQE within a large, medium or boutique corporate law firm

· Self-motivated and outcome focused

· Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a dynamic, intellectually rigorous environment

· Excellent communication skills and a desire to present at client seminars, conferences and workshops

· Keen interest in legal knowledge, learning and development, and business development initiatives

· Ability to think creatively and strategically and to drive innovation and change

· Ability to establish credibility with, effectively engage with, and influence diverse teams of senior individuals

· Enthusiasm and a desire to make an impact

At ALG we pride ourselves on the high calibre of our employees. We place strong emphasis on career development and enabling our people to excel in their careers. Our work environment is friendly, professional and collaborative. In addition to working with a market leading team we offer:

- A competitive remuneration package
- Access to the firm’s marquee training and development programmes, delivered through the ALG School of Business and Law
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Pension and health insurance contribution, wellbeing contribution, life assurance, subsidised gym, restaurant and coffee shop.
- Hybrid working policy

About us

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 116 partners and over 900 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as the leading Irish law firm in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2024 Guide with the highest number of Band 1 practice area rankings. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2024 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2023. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level.

A sample of other recent notable awards include:

• Awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Mark in 2024 by the Irish Centre for Diversity
• Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Law 2024 by GradIreland (for 13 consecutive years)
• Law firm of the year – Republic of Ireland 2023 at The Lawyer European Awards
• Irish Law Firm of the Year 2023 at the Chambers Europe Awards
• One of the top 50 most innovative law firms in Europe 2023 by the Financial Times
• Future of Legal Services Innovation Award winners 2024
• Best client support 2023 by the Managing Partners Forum
• Business Working Responsibly Mark 2023
• Ireland's top 25 best places to work by LinkedIn's Top Companies list for 2022

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

Accessibility

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.