21/04/2015

Axiom UK To Create Over 90 Jobs In NI

Axiom UK has announced it is to create over 90 new jobs in Northern Ireland over the next five years.

Axiom UK is a provider of technology-enabled legal services and will create the new posts as part of a £9m investment in the local economy.

The firm comprises 1,200 lawyers, process engineers and technologists who serve over half the Fortune/FTSE 100, across 13 offices and five centres of excellence globally, including its Centre of Excellence in Belfast.

Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster welcomed the announcement.

She said: "This announcement marks a substantial re-investment in Northern Ireland by an existing investor and is a very positive boost for our economy. With Invest Northern Ireland support, Axiom is investing in a major expansion creating 97 new jobs, which will bring valuable skills to the important legal services sector here.

"With roles available across a variety of functions, this investment will provide a wide range of opportunities for people at various stages of their career, from graduates to legal and other professionals."

The jobs offer an average salary of £40,000. Invest NI is supporting the investment with an offer of £727,500.

(CD/JP)

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