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Junior Associate - Employment
Bird & Bird · Dublin
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a Junior Associate to join our expanding Employment Team in Dublin. You will work on a blend of contentious, non‑contentious and corporate support matters, collaborating closely with the International Employment Group.
Key responsibilities
- Assist senior lawyers on cross‑border employment projects and workforce restructuring initiatives.
- Provide employment law advice for corporate transactions, senior appointments and terminations.
- Support complex disputes and represent clients before the Workplace Relations Commission and Irish courts.
- Contribute to outsourcing, benefits, performance management and workplace investigations.
- Help develop policies, procedures, in‑house documentation and protect confidential information.
- Travel occasionally to other International Employment Group offices as required.
Required profile
- Qualified law graduate with a strong interest in employment law.
- Excellent analytical and research abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑growing team.
- Willingness to travel for client matters.
Required skills
What we offer
- Opportunity to work with a diverse client base across all industry sectors.
- Exposure to high‑profile cross‑border and corporate employment matters.
- Professional development within a rapidly expanding Dublin office.
- Potential for international travel and collaboration.
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