Insurance Defence Litigation/Banking Litigation Solicitors (2 to 4 Year PQE) Dublin Date: 5th February 2026 (Ref: EO242) Level: Associate x 2 (Associate or Senior Associate for Banking Litigation) Hybrid: Dublin/Hybrid (3 Days in Office) We are looking for expressions of interest from Insurance Defence/Litigation Solicitors, and Banking/Financial Litigation Solicitors who are seeking a new opportunity in 2026. We have been instructed by an established full-service firm, based in Dublin, that is looking to recruit Associates in Insurance Defence/Litigation with 2 to 4 years PQE, and Associate or Senior Associate for Banking Litigation. You will have a solid and proven track record in general defence work. You be completely familiar with all aspects of Defence Litigation from initial consultation through to settlement/ hearing in both personal injuries and/or professional indemnity. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work within a busy and ambitious team. The role presents significant opportunities for training, growth, and career development in a unique team. Particular experience required; Hardworking, run own caseload, with supervision as required, and files and moving cases along efficiently. Experience of acting for insurers, preferably undertaking general liability/personal injuries defence work. (willingness to take responsibility for a varied and challenging caseload, under supervision, including motor, EL/PL, defamation and product liability cases) Assisting senior staff members on more complex and/or high value cases. Provision of strong legal advice to clients, identifying areas of potential financial risk and providing expert/timely proactive guidance Experience in the full Insurance Defence process, investigations, risk assessments, organising medical reports, quantum, claims, motions, briefing counsel, attending settlement meetings, attending court etc. Commercial Litigation / Contractual Disputes. Play a proactive role in business development including writing articles, delivering presentations and facilitating seminars. Please contact in confidence to discuss further. ** Please note, only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted ** CONTACT Eamonn OReilly, Director on + or email: (All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence) At CareerSteps, for over 24 years we have been successfully guiding, coaching, and advancing the careers of professionals in; ? Legal Law Firms & In-House (Solicitors, Partners, Senior Associates, Associates, Of Counsel, In-House Counsel, Recently & Newly Qualified, Foreign Qualified Solicitor, Foreign Qualified Lawyer) We have long relationships (over 24 years) with our law firm clients nationwide but primarily based in; Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Kerry, London, Provincial firms. ? Forensics & eDiscovery, LegalTech ? Corporate Governance & Company Secretary ? Cyber Security/Information Security ? Data Privacy/Data Protection/AI Governance ? ESG, Compliance & Risk, Crypto Risk ? Tax & Audit Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast, London, Remote, Provincial. In that time, we have worked with Legal Firms (Irish & International), Accountancy Firms, Advisory Firms, International Trust & Corporate Service Providers, Fund Governance Firms, Global Financial Services Organisations, PLCs, Large Technology Organisations, Telecoms, Banking & Insurance Companies. Skills: Litigation courts Insurance Defence Solicitors