About the job
Rutherford is partnered with a leading international law firm to recruit an
Environment – Product Stewardship Solicitor for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Dublin
. The firm is recognised for its market-leading environmental, regulatory, and ESG practice, advising blue-chip clients on complex, high-profile, and often cutting-edge matters across multiple jurisdictions.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied mix of advisory, regulatory, contentious, and transactional matters, spanning environmental law, product stewardship, sustainability/ESG, and civil and criminal disputes. You'll be part of a highly collaborative, multinational team and play a core role within a practice with ambitious growth plans and a strong commitment to training and development.
Key responsibilities
* Advise on environmental, product stewardship, and sustainability/ESG matters, often involving complex regulatory frameworks.
* Support civil and criminal environmental disputes, investigations, and regulatory enforcement actions.
* Assist on environmental and product-related aspects of corporate and transactional matters.
* Provide cross-border advice in collaboration with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions.
* Work closely with clients to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions to regulatory and risk issues.
* Contribute as an active team member within a collaborative, international practice environment.
What you'll bring
* 1–6 PQE
in environmental law, product stewardship, ESG, or regulatory matters.
* Irish-qualified or dual-qualified, ideally holding an Irish Practising Certificate.
* Strong academic background and a track record of excellent client service.
* A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to handle varied and complex work.
* Excellent attention to detail and strong relationship-building skills.
Why join
You'll join a supportive and collaborative international firm with an outstanding reputation in environmental and ESG advisory work. The team is known for its inclusive culture, strong partner access, and commitment to associate development, even on fixed-term roles.
Based in Dublin with hybrid working, this 12-month FTC offers exposure to high-quality, cross-border work for leading global clients and provides an excellent platform for professional development within a market-leading practice.
If this has caught your interest, I'd love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at or