Employment Associate – Dublin

About the role

The Maples Group is hiring a Dublin‑based Employment Associate to join its growing Employment team. The role offers exposure to a broad range of employment matters, including investigations, litigation, advisory work and corporate transactions, within an international full‑service law firm.

Key responsibilities

• Manage workplace investigations, protected disclosures, performance and disciplinary issues, exits and severances.
• Conduct litigation in the Workplace Relations Commission, Labour Court and Circuit Court, handling board, shareholder and senior executive disputes.
• Lead mediations in High Court and WRC settings.
• Support corporate transactions such as share sales, asset sales (including TUPE), vendor and buyer due diligence, and negotiation of transaction documents.
• Provide advisory services on policies, employee handbooks and contracts.
• Advise on industrial relations matters, including SEOs and industrial action.
• Assist with corporate immigration matters.
• Work on employee benefits, pensions and related advisory.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with solid experience in employment law.
• Ambitious, driven and collaborative with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to handle complex, high‑volume matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and professional development.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of Irish employment legislation.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Litigation experience in WRC, Labour Court and related forums.
• Familiarity with corporate transaction processes, including TUPE and due diligence.
• Proficiency in drafting employment policies, handbooks and contracts.
• Understanding of industrial relations, immigration law and employee benefits.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a leading international law firm with cross‑border exposure.
• Career development, mentorship and a clear progression path.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and collaboration.