Employment Lawyer

About Maples Group

The Maples Group is a leading name in financial and legal services, trusted by many top international corporations across sectors such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, hospitality, real estate, and private equity. With over 2,500 professionals displaying dedication, ethics, and high standards, the Dublin law firm has been established for over 20 years as one of the most enduring full-service international law firms in the city.

The Group operates globally in major financial hubs across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. This international network offers excellent career growth and exposure to diverse cultural environments. The firm’s combined law, financial services, and fiduciary businesses foster a collaborative and enterprising culture.

Role Overview

The Maples Group seeks a dynamic Employment Associate based in Dublin to join its expanding Employment team. The candidate will work alongside a senior associate, mid-level associate, and trainee in handling a broad array of complex, challenging employment-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing workplace investigations and issues related to protected disclosures, performance, discipline, exits, and severance
• Handling litigation cases in WRC, Labour Court, and Circuit Court, including disputes involving boards, shareholders, and senior executives
• Participating in mediations related to High Court and WRC cases
• Supporting corporate transactions such as share and asset sales (including TUPE), vendor and buyer due diligence, and drafting transaction documentation
• Providing advisory services on policies, handbooks, and employment contracts
• Addressing Industrial Relations matters including WRC/Labour Court cases, senior executive contracts, and industrial actions
• Handling corporate immigration matters
• Advising on employee benefits including pensions and insured benefits

Candidate Profile

Applicants should have at least 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Employment Lawyer within a leading corporate or specialist employment law firm and have completed a traineeship seat in employment law. Candidates must exhibit strong academic credentials alongside excellent drafting and written communication capabilities. Collaborative skills and ability to build productive relationships within teams and with clients are essential.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Comprehensive health insurance covering medical, dental, and optical care
• Hybrid working model with a requirement to be onsite at least three days per week
• Competitive vacation entitlement
• Support for professional development and education
• Retirement savings or pension scheme
• Life and travel insurance
• Global mental wellness initiatives
• Opportunities to engage in sports club activities and social events

Additional Information

Maples Group is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity. Candidates invited for interviews will receive a sensory overview of the office environment with accessibility information. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background screenings.

All personal data gathered during recruitment will be used solely for hiring purposes and managed in accordance with the company’s privacy policies.