Join Ireland's leading EU, Competition & Procurement teamat an exciting time of growth. We are recruiting qualified lawyers with 1–4 years' post-qualification experience who are looking to develop their expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
The team
We advise on all aspects of EU, Competition & Procurement law, working with an impressive client base that includes domestic and global corporations, and state and semi-state entities. Our practice is characterised by close collaboration – not just within the team, but across the firm. We work seamlessly with our Corporate and M&A group, our Disputes and Investigations group, and other specialist departments to deliver market-leading advice on complex, high-stakes matters.
Collaboration is central to how we work at A&L Goodbody. Our open-door culture means you will have direct access to partners and senior colleagues from day one, and you will be encouraged to contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and cross-departmental projects. This integrated approach gives our lawyers excellent exposure to major international mandates and ensures that our clients receive comprehensive, commercial advice.
Working alongside our multidisciplinary Client Technology team, we also offer clients immediate access to innovative technology solutions, ensuring they benefit from the latest tools and best practices in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
The role
In this role, you will develop your skills and experience across the full spectrum of EU, Competition & Procurement law, including:
Cartel investigations
Abuse of dominance
State aid
Public procurement
Telecoms and other types of regulation
All related EU and Irish litigation
Ireland's position as a European hub for major multinational corporations, combined with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's increasingly active enforcement agenda, makes Irish competition law expertise key to this role. You will gain first‑hand experience advising on domestic merger notifications, CCPC investigations, and the intersection of Irish and EU competition regimes.
We are committed to investing in our people, and our expanding practice offers genuine opportunities for progression. As a member of the team, you will benefit from structured training, early responsibility on significant matters, and a clear pathway to advancement. You will have the opportunity to grow within an established practice that is going from strength to strength.
Requirements
Qualified lawyers with 1–4 years' post‑qualification experience
Ideally from a large or medium corporate law firm in Ireland or the United Kingdom
An excellent academic record
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A collaborative mindset and strong team‑working abilities
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
A&L Goodbody’s group brings many years of private and public experience advising on EU, competition and public procurement law. They are also leaders in Ireland in providing clients with strategic advice and advocacy in each of these areas.
A competitive remuneration package
Access to the firm’s marquee training and development programmes, delivered through the ALG School of Business and Law
Discretionary performance bonus
Pension and health insurance contribution, wellbeing contribution, life assurance, subsidised gym, restaurant and coffee shop.
The Firm
A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York andSan Francisco. ALG is a full service, independent, corporate law firm with over 1,000 employees, and a client base spanning across the strong international and domestic business community in Ireland.
ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing‑leading business service teams.
If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.
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