96 Contract Law jobs in Ireland

Job Purpose

The role of HR Advisor is to provide advice to clients on all aspects of HR and employment law, creating and reviewing bespoke employment and HR documentation as required.

Job Overview

This role is a busy and fast paced position within Employment Services Department and Employment Law Consultants are expected to have an excellent understanding of employment law, with experience relating to policy wording advantageous. This role requires a particular focus on attention to detail and a strong client focus.

Main Tasks

Support clients in a timely manner, providing quality advice and providing professional quality documentation, whilst adhering to Peninsula's current policies, procedures, and SLAs.

Actively own and lead cases to resolution, building rapport and relationships with clients with each interaction.

Take responsibility for the management of your workload and diary in accordance with Company protocol.

Liaise with clients via video conference and telephone and email to create bespoke employment documentation in accordance with Peninsula's policies and procedures. You will also be required to undertake face to face meetings when required.

Present HR and employment law training to client and non-client groups via video conference or in person.

Record work via internal computerised systems.

Produce daily and weekly reports as required.

Contribute to a collegiate and knowledge sharing culture, supporting training and development of others, valuing and utilising the different skills and expertise of colleagues.

Ensure knowledge of employment law and HR best practice is continually updated.

Strong understanding of the services offered by the Peninsula Group and the ability to confidently discuss these services with clients, making recommendations as appropriate.

Undertake or provide support with any bespoke projects as requested by Management.

Attend training and team meetings as and when required, to include those which may take place outside your normal working hours/days.

Carry out other tasks as deemed necessary by the company.

What you Bring to the Team

Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR

Exceptional communication skills

Professional and confident manner when interacting with clients

Excellent written English

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure

Strong organisational skills

Ability to present information accurately

Excellent word processing skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desired Competencies

Accuracy

Analytical thinking

Ownership/Initiative into action

Business awareness

Tenacity

Positive approach to change

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is subject to change and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the Peninsula Group.

Why Join our Team?

You are joining our organisation at an incredibly exciting time. Our client base is ever-expanding, we are now multi-award winning, and our consistent focus on client experience continues, driven by the excellence of our people. Underpinning everything we do is an incredible emphasis on learning and development, and our professionally accredited training programme uses a blended learning approach to enable excellence in all areas.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Up to 45k DOE

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Criminal Law Solicitor located in Dublin 7. The Criminal Law Solicitor will manage a caseload of criminal law matters, provide legal representation and advice to clients, attend court hearings, negotiate with prosecution, prepare legal documents, and conduct legal research. The role also involves liaising with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals to ensure case progress and resolution.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of criminal law and courtroom procedures

Excellent research and legal writing skills

Effective communication and negotiation skills

Proficiency in legal document preparation and case management

Ability to work under pressure and handle a diverse caseload

Strong organizational and time management skills

Attention to detail and analytical thinking

Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently

Professional legal qualification and membership of the Law Society of Ireland

Experience in criminal law practice is preferred

Fully qualified solicitors only

Family Law Solicitor – Dublin 4

Salary: €80,000-€100,000K + Excellent Bonus

Build & Lead a Growing Department with Complex Casework

A well-established and forward thinking firm based in Dublin 4 are hiring a talented and experienced Family Law Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join their practice. This is a standout opportunity for a solicitor with strong experience in complex family and matrimonial matters who is ready to take ownership and help shape the future of a growing department.

Working directly with a supportive leadership team, you'll manage a broad range of high-value and sensitive family law matters, including judicial separation, divorce, financial settlements, child custody, and domestic violence cases. The firm offers a genuine opportunity to build and grow the family law offering, backed by excellent internal resources and a high-performing client services team.

To thrive in this role, you'll need to be a qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in family law, with proven experience handling complex and high-value cases, including divorce, judicial separation, financial settlements, and child-related matters. Strong litigation and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to manage sensitive client relationships with empathy and professionalism. You should be confident working independently, capable of managing a busy caseload, and motivated by the opportunity to develop and grow a department. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong commercial awareness will be key to your success.

If you're looking to make your mark in a supportive, ambitious firm and take your family law career to the next level. I would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal with at least 2+ years of experience in a family law firm in the U.S. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of handling case management, legal research, and client communication efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle client communication via phone, email, or in person regarding divorce, custody, support, and visitation matters.
• Draft legal documents such as petitions, declarations, discovery responses, parenting plans, and judgments.
• File court documents electronically or physically, ensuring compliance with local and state court procedures.
• Maintain and update client records, case notes, and document databases.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations.
• Coordinate scheduling of court dates, client meetings, depositions, and expert consultations.
• Prepare and review financial disclosures, child/spousal support worksheets, and property division spreadsheets.
• Conduct legal research on family law statutes, case law, and court rules.
• Perform administrative tasks: case calendaring, deadline tracking, document formatting, and file management.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a family law firm
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures (divorce, custody, support, restraining orders, etc.)
• Proficiency in legal software and document management systems (MyCase, Clio, PracticePanther).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with sensitive client matters
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion

Family Law Solicitor/Lawyer, Dublin, Perm, 4/5 years PQE
Are you a Family Law Solicitor who genuinely thrives in this area of practice, someone who sees the human side of every case, and who wants to build something meaningful within a supportive, ambitious firm? I'm working with a Dublin-based practice that is looking to grow its family law department, and they're seeking a solicitor with around 4–5 years' post-qualification experience to take a leading role in that growth.

You'll be given the space and backing to truly shape the practice, handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious work. The role offers a clear, realistic path to partnership in the years ahead.

This role would suit someone who lives and breathes family law. It's a vocational area of practice, and the firm is looking for a solicitor who brings both technical skill and genuine empathy to their work — someone who can support clients through often deeply personal challenges while also thinking commercially and strategically.

What's on offer:

• Genuine autonomy and trust from day one
• Support from senior partners across other practice areas
• A clear, transparent path to partnership
• A firm culture that values care, integrity, and long-term growth

If you'd like to find out more (in confidence), feel free to get in touch for a chat.

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Job Purpose

The role of Employment Law Consultant Lead role is to provide clients is to provide accurate and commercially focused advice to clients on all related aspects of HR and employment law.

Reporting to

HR Advice Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking Employment Law Consultant who will be responsible for providing HR and Employment Law advice to clients, to actively own cases to resolution, building rapport and relationships with clients on each interaction.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail. You will need to have the ability to work under pressure and keep a level head whilst being able to use your initiative and follow instructions within a busy office / contact centre environment.

Main Duties

· Ensure that personal knowledge of HR and Employment Law and best practice is continually updated, referring to Company training and updates to ensure that advice provided is compliant with our services.

· Achieve measured set KPIs to support all clients with quality sound advice in a productive manner within set SLAs. The delivery of advice will take place predominantly by telephone, with additional interactions through email and video conference.

· To actively own cases to resolution, building rapport and relationships with clients on each interaction.

· To log all advice accurately onto the bespoke internal system, taking ownership and responsibility for ongoing cases.

· To provide clients with supporting information/documentation to assist them in the advice provided.

· Ensuring advice given is consistent with the client's HR documentation and internal policies.

· Follow internal protocols for managing and escalating cases where applicable.

· Effective management of a changing portfolio of on-going and complex client cases through the provision of guidance and support to the client.

· Present HR and employment law training to client and non-client groups via video conference or in person.

· To be flexible and adaptable in order to ensure the client's service is always of a high standard.

· To offer the client options regarding the take up of other products we provide and make such recommendations accordingly.

· Assist other departments when required, in particular the HR Consultancy department in the provision and updating of employment contracts and handbooks.

· Produce daily and weekly reports as required.

· Carry out other tasks that are deemed necessary by the Management Team

What you Bring to the Team

Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

Exceptional communication skills

Professional and confident manner when interacting with clients

Excellent written English

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise your workload whilst working under pressure

Strong organisational skills

Ability to present information accurately

Excellent word processing skills

Desired Competencies

Accuracy

Analytical thinking

Ownership/Initiative into action

Business awareness

Tenacity

Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Positive approach to change

Employment Law Solicitor – 4/5 PQE, Dublin, permanent role, path to partnership
Are you an experienced Employment Law Solicitor looking to take the reins in a leading Dublin practice? Our client is a highly respected firm with a strong footprint in employment law, renowned for delivering expert advice to a top-tier client base.

This is a unique opportunity for a solicitor with
4–5 years PQE
to join a firm where your expertise will be valued, your ideas will have impact, and your career can flourish. The firm is strategically planning for the future and is seeking someone ready to step into a role with real autonomy, scope, and influence. A clear path to partnership and very defined career trajectory is also on offer for the successful candidate.

What's on offer:

• A permanent role in a firm with a stellar reputation in employment law
• A position with significant responsibility and autonomy
• Negotiable salary with an attractive bonus structure
• Clear career trajectory with a path to partnership
• Opportunity to work with a highly engaged and expert team on high-profile cases, high quality work and access to clients

If you are ambitious, confident in your abilities, and ready to take the next step in a firm that rewards initiative and expertise, this could be the perfect move.

Apply now and take your career to the next level with one of Dublin's foremost employment law practices. If you are not ready yet to make a formal application and would like to schedule an exploratory call, please reach out to Louise Morrissey, (email protected)

We are looking for an experienced paralegal with 2+ years of experience in working for probate law firms in the US. You will be working with the same client and will be placed with one client permanently. This is a long-term, permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and revise legal documents such as demand letters, complaints, and filings
• Analyze case information to identify causes of action and employment law violations
• Prepare and send second notices and follow-up documentation
• Conduct legal research to support case strategy and document preparation
• Professionally communicate with clients to gather case details and provide updates
• Manage case files using legal software and MS Office
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to ensure the timely completion of legal tasks
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and legal compliance

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working at a U.S.-based employment law firm
• Advanced proficiency in both spoken and written English
• Proven experience drafting legal documents, especially demand letters and complaints
• Strong understanding of employment law and causes of action
• Skilled in drafting supplemental documents and sending second notices
• Excellent client communication and professional English copywriting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience with MerusCase is a plus, but not required
• Must have a quiet home office, reliable internet, and power backup

Litigation Consultant – Dublin

Permanent, Full-Time | Attractive Salary + Car Allowance

Are you an experienced employment law professional with a passion for advocacy and client service? We're seeking a
Litigation Consultant
to join our Dublin-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable litigator to work directly with clients, representing them in complex employment disputes at the
Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
and the
Labour

Court
.

The Role

As a Litigation Consultant, you'll take ownership of employment law cases from start to finish – drafting responses, preparing cases for hearing, advising clients on strategy, and representing them at hearings. You'll be the trusted advisor guiding clients through challenging situations, delivering exceptional service while ensuring compliance with legal processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and respond to claims brought against clients at the WRC and Labour Court.
• Advise clients on case merits, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Represent clients at both face-to-face and remote hearings.
• Prepare case files, hearing bundles, and supporting documentation.
• Identify and liaise with witnesses as required.
• Correspond with the WRC, Labour Court, claimants' representatives, and clients.
• Provide regular updates and case reviews to ensure clients are fully informed.
• Deliver training sessions internally and externally where required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and related case law.
• Support cross-functional teams and contribute to client retention and business growth.

What We're Looking For

• Third-level qualification in
  Law, Employment Law, Human Resources, or Industrial Relations
  .
• Proven experience managing employment law claims and litigation.
• Strong advocacy skills and confidence representing clients in hearings.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• A client-focused, solutions-driven mindset with a professional and approachable manner.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with car allowance.
• A permanent, office-based role in Dublin.
• Opportunity to make a real difference for clients navigating employment disputes.
• Ongoing professional development in a supportive, expert team environment.

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