Solicitor Opportunities – Expressions of Interest (1 to 7 Year+ PQE)
5th Feb 2026 – (Ref: EO155)
Hybrid: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast, London, Provincial
Levels: Solicitor, Associate, Senior Associate, Of Counsel and Salary Partner
We are seeking expressions of interest from ambitious Solicitors looking to advance their careers in 2026 by making a lateral move. We are recruiting at Solicitor, Associate, Senior Associate, Of Counsel and Salary Partner level for various areas of law. Our clients are leading Irish (large, mid‑tier, boutique, provincial) and International (new, recent entrants & established) firms. You will be Irish, UK or Common Law qualified.
We have long relationships (over 24 years) with our law firm clients nationwide but primarily based in; Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Kerry, London, Provincial firms.
Currently, there is major ongoing demand for Solicitors in; Corporate,EU/Competition & Procurement,Employment,Finance/Aviation/Debt Capital Markets,Real Estate,Healthcare,Construction & Projects,Procurement, Funds,Energy,Intellectual Property,Data Protection/Privacy,Commercial Disputes,Environment & Planning,Knowledge Lawyers,Technology,Tax.
Progress your career by moving and increase your earnings and working conditions and arrangements. (We can also facilitate lawyers from leading Irish/International firms in Dublin looking for a move to London).
Key Areas in Demand (Live as of 5th FEB 2026):
CORPORATE
Corporate Associate – 1 to 5 years PQE – Full Service Firm – Dublin
Corporate Associate / Senior Associate – 2 to 5 years PQE – Full Service Firm – Dublin
Senior Associates– Corporate/M&A – (4 year + PQE) – Irish & International firms
Senior Associate/Partner – (6 year + PQE) – Fast growing Mid‑Tier Irish Firm
Recently qualified Solicitors– Leading Corporate practice – Dublin
Associates– Corporate/M&A – (2-4 years PQE) – Irish & International firms
Corporate Governance Lawyer– Senior Associate – (4 -5 Year + PQE) – Top Irish Firm
EMPLOYMENT
Employment Partners– International Firms x 3 (Separate Instructions) – Dublin
Senior Associate / Director – (5-6 year PQE) – Large Irish Firm – Dublin
Associates & Senior Associates– (1 Year+ PQE) – Mid‑Tier/Large Dublin firms & International Firms
LITIGATION/COMMERCIAL DISPUTES
Banking/Financial Litigation – Associate/Senior Associate –Full Service firm – Dublin
Solicitors/Associates/Senior Associates– (1-5 years + PQE) – Irish/International Firms
Insurance Defence and Commercial Litigation–(2-5 years + PQE) – Irish/International Firms
Senior Clinical/Medical Negligence Solicitor –Full Service firm – Dublin
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Solicitors/Associates x 4– (2 year + PQE) – Boutique/Large Dublin firms & Large International Firms
Senior Associates– (4 years+ PQE) – Mid‑Tier/Boutique/Large Dublin firms & Large International Firms
CONSTRUCTION/INFRASTRUCTURE/PROJECTS
Construction Salary Partner –International Boutique Firm – Dublin – (6 years+ PQE)
Senior Associate – Projects & Construction (Energy/Infrastructure) – Large firm (5 year+PQE)
Construction – Newly/Recently Qualified to Partner– Irish/International Firms
Contentious Construction Disputes– (3 to 5 Year PQE) – Top Irish firms
Public Procurement Solicitors/Associates/Senior Associates – (1 to 5 year PQE) – Top Irish firms
Construction Solicitors/Associates– Leading firms
EU/COMPETITION/ANTITRUST
Solicitors/Associates– (1 to 4-year PQE) – Irish & Global Law firms
Procurement Solicitors– (1 to 4 year PQE) – Top Irish firms
ENERGY / PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL / RENEWABLES
Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates – ALL LEVELS– Planning & Environmental – (NQ to 7 Years PQE)
Senior Associate – (4 year +PQE) – Planning & Environment – Large Firm
Director – (5-7 year +PQE) – Planning & Environment – International Firm
Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates– Energy, Projects, Renewables – (1 Year + PQE) – Various firms
BANKING & FINANCE, AVIATION
Solicitor/Associate – Aviation Finance –(NQ+)– Large/International firms
Solicitors/Associates – Structured Finance / Debt Capital Markets– (NQ up to 3 years PQE) – Irish/International Firms
Solicitors/Associates/Senior Associates – Banking & Finance(1-6 year PQE) – Irish Firms (Large & Mid-Tier)
Solicitor/Associate Lawyer – Banking/Asset Finance– (1 year+) – Irish/International Firms
INVESTMENT FUNDS / ASSET MANAGEMENT
Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates– (1 to 6 Year) – Irish/International Firms
Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates– FS/Funds Regulatory– (All Levels) – Irish/International Firms
PUBLIC LAW, REGULATORY & INVESTIGATIONS
Associates – International Firm – Dublin – (1 to 4 year PQE)
Senior Associates – Professional Regulatory – Irish & International Firms – (3 year + PQE)
DATA PROTECTION/PRIVACY
Partner – Data Protection / Privacy / A.I.– Established Dublin firm
Solicitors/Associates/Senior Associates– (1-5 years + PQE) – Irish/International Firms
Contentious Data Protection –Large firm, (2 Year + PQE)
Technology & Data Protection Solicitor(1-4 years PQE) –Large Irish firm
TECHNOLOGY / IP / CONTRACTS
Senior Associate – Tech, Commercial, Data Privacy & Regulation (4 year + PQE) – New International Firm
Solicitors/Associates– Intellectual Property (IP) – (1-2 Year PQE) – Irish/International Firms
Senior Associate– Contentious Intellectual Property (IP) – (4 Year+) – International Firm
Associate/Senior Associate – Disputes – IP Technology/ Copyright – (3-4 year +)
Associates/Senior Associates– Technology & Innovation– (1 -7 years PQE), Dublin
LEGAL TECH/LEGAL PROJECTS
Senior Associate– Litigation and Dispute Resolution (eDiscovery) – (5 years+ PQE) (Solicitor or Barrister)
FS REGULATION/COMPLIANCE
Solicitors/Associates/Senior Associates– Financial Regulation & Compliance – (Min 2 years PQE) – Irish/International Firms
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT (PSL) / KNOWLEDGE LAWYERS
Associates, Solicitors, Barristers – Professional Support / Knowledge Lawyers (PSL)– (2 to 6 Year+) > Corporate/Disputes/FS/Regulatory, Employment (Irish & International Firms)
INSURANCE DEFENCE / HEALTHCARE
Insurance Defence Associates x 2– Established Dublin firm
Senior Healthcare Solicitors– (5 year + PQE) – Dublin
Healthcare Solicitors / Associates– (1 year + PQE) – Dublin/Belfast
Insurance Defence– (1 to 5 Year + PQE) – Dublin, Limerick, Cork
TAX
All Levels to Partner –Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates, Partners – International, Corporate, Cross Border, M&A Tax– CTA Qualified and/or Solicitor/Accountant – Irish & International Firms
INSOLVENCY/RESTRUCTURING
Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates – Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyers– (2 to 6 Year PQE) – Irish firms
PRIVATE CLIENT
Solicitor/Associate– 2 year+ PQE–Fast Growing Mid‑Tier Firm, Dublin
PENSIONS
Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates – Pensions– Newly/Recently Qualified to 7 Year PQE – Irish firms
BELFAST Opportunities
Solicitors, Associates, Senior Associates – Opportunities in; Corporate / Real Estate / Employment / Healthcare, Medical Defence / Insurance Defence / Banking & Finance / Commercial and Technology /
Please contact in confidence to discuss further.
Please note, only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted
CONTACT
Eamonn O’Reilly, 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, PLC’s, Large Technology Organisations, Telecoms, Banking & Insurance Companies.
Skills: Lawyer Solicitor Of Counsel Partner Associate Senior Associate
Benefits: Work From Home
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