Job Description

Employment Partner | International Law Firm | €190,000+

A growing international law firm with a strong and expanding employment practice is seeking an exceptional Employment Partner to help drive the next phase of its strategic growth from its Dublin base. This is a rare and compelling opportunity for a seasoned Employment Partner who has the ambition, client following, and technical excellence to make a significant and lasting impact. The firm offers a genuinely supportive partnership culture, a strong international platform, and an attractive equity proposition for the right candidate. If you are an established Employment Partner — or a senior solicitor on the cusp of partnership — and you are looking for an environment where you can truly thrive, we would welcome a conversation.

The Role

• Lead and develop the firm's employment practice, driving growth in both revenue and reputation
• Advise a high-quality client base on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Handle complex employment litigation, WRC and Labour Court proceedings, and senior executive matters
• Advise on large-scale restructuring, TUPE, and workforce matters in transactional contexts
• Play a key leadership role within the partnership, contributing to firm strategy and culture
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers, building a high-performing employment team
• Identify and capitalise on cross-selling and business development opportunities across the firm

The Person

• Qualified solicitor at partner level (or a senior associate with a clear pathway and strong following)
• Significant experience in Irish employment law, both contentious and advisory
• A portable client base and demonstrable business development track record
• Strong leadership qualities with experience managing and developing a team
• High levels of commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Collaborative in nature with the gravitas to operate effectively at the highest levels

The Reward

• Salary: €190,000+ with equity participation on offer
• Full partnership benefits package including pension, private medical and life cover
• Profit-share and performance-related remuneration
• Significant business development budget and marketing support
• International firm platform with genuine cross-border work opportunities
• A progressive, inclusive partnership culture that values individual contribution

Why Hunter Savage? Hunter Savage is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy with a strong track record of advising partners and senior legal professionals on career-defining moves in the Irish market. We work with discretion, integrity, and deep market knowledge — giving our candidates and clients the confidence that every conversation is handled with complete professionalism.