Location: Dublin (hybrid working available)
Practice Area: Employment Law
Type: Permanent, Full-time
A leading international law firm is seeking to appoint a Knowledge Lawyer with strong Irish employment law expertise to join its growing Dublin office. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a qualified employment lawyer to move into a specialist knowledge and training-focused role within a highly ranked and forward-thinking employment team.
The firm has a well-established reputation for its employment practice internationally and is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to diversity, inclusion and innovation.
About the Role
This is a senior position supporting a team of over twenty employment lawyers in Dublin, as part of a wider international employment practice. The role will involve close collaboration with partners, associates, and the wider knowledge team across multiple offices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation, editing, and publishing of legal updates, client alerts, and training content
- Deliver regular internal legal updates and technical briefings to the employment team
- Coordinate and present training for new joiners, returners, and junior lawyers
- Maintain and update knowledge resources and precedents relevant to Irish employment law
- Support client training programmes, in-house employment law clubs, and major conferences
- Respond to legal research queries and provide technical guidance to team members
- Collaborate with international partners on multi-jurisdictional knowledge projects through global alliances
- Contribute to wider know-how initiatives across Ireland, the UK, and Europe
About You
This role would suit an experienced employment solicitor who is either currently working in a knowledge lawyer role or seeking a transition into this area.
Requirements:
- Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law (Irish qualification essential)
- Strong technical knowledge of Irish employment legislation and case law
- Experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
- Excellent written communication skills with a flair for drafting engaging content
- Organised, proactive, and commercially aware with strong interpersonal skills
- A genuine interest in legal education, professional development, and innovation in legal service delivery
- Previous experience in training, precedents or internal knowledge projects is desirable
What’s on Offer:
- Opportunity to join a respected and expanding Dublin team within a leading international firm
- A collaborative, supportive culture that encourages innovation and professional development
- Hybrid working and flexibility
- Competitive salary and benefits package
To express interest or request a confidential discussion, please contact David Danagher at daviddanagher@dacrecruitment.com