Description Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in employment law? Join Thompsons Solicitors (NI) in Belfast We are seeking a Principal Lawyer to lead our Employment Rights team, renowned for its role in advocating for justice and working as part of a wider team in shaping employment rights legislation. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-quality cases within a highly regarded and supportive team. What We Offer: An exciting role with significant post-qualification experience required. A chance to supervise and mentor talented lawyers, delivering best practice in client care. The opportunity to manage and influence complex cases, shaping the future of employment law. A dynamic environment with social justice at its heart, aligned with our commitment to equality and fairness, supporting the trade union and Labour movement. Our Principal Lawyers. Oversee the effective supervision and management of employment rights cases. Deliver exceptional client service, ensuring all work aligns with our values and standards. Develop and maintain strong client relationships while providing mentorship to team members. Lead case strategy, manage resources efficiently, and ensure compliance with financial objectives. What we're looking for A qualified solicitor or equivalent with over 8 years' experience in employment rights. Strong supervisory skills, tactical litigation expertise, and a proven track record of advocacy. Excellent communication, organisational, and client care skills. A passion for employment rights and empathy for the Labour movement. Why Join Us? At Thompsons Solicitors (NI), youll not only advance your career but also be part of a team that fights for fairness and justice. Youll have the chance to work on ground-breaking cases and contribute to a legacy of shaping employment law. We also offer a range of highly competitive benefits, including a generous contributory pension scheme, car allowance, 29 days holiday, cycle to work scheme, and much more. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now and take the next step in your legal career with Thompsons Solicitors (NI) in Belfast. For a confidential conversation, contact Steven King on. About Thompsons Solicitors For 100 years, leading social justice law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, has been fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated and changing lives for the better. Since 1921, we have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with trade unions to implement key legal reforms and give a voice to those who might otherwise have been disadvantaged and marginalised. Thompsons ran: the case that established the right for injured workers to be compensated in 1937 the first asbestos case that was successful in the House of Lords in 1972 the first equal pay for equal value claim in the UK (1988) and later in Europe (1993) the case against UK construction companies for blacklisting union members in 2016 hundreds of cases on behalf of women who received negligent treatment at the hands of disgraced breast surgeon, Ian Paterson (2017) and behalf of those injured by mesh (2019). Today, Thompsons employs 800 staff who work at 18 offices right across the UK. Key areas of legal specialism include: personal injury, serious injury, asbestos diseases, medical negligence, road traffic accidents, accidents at work, industrial diseases and trade union law. As a point of principle, the firm has never worked for employers or insurers. Over the last 100 years, we have consistently won the cases that have advanced the law for working people, but, as long as there are employers who put profit before the safety and rights of their workforce, there is always more to do. We continue to expose injustice, holding those responsible to account and campaigning for positive change. We want to hear from anyone who is keen to progress a legal career with a firm that wont let up in its quest for fairness. Visit or call Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.