CIÉ is currently recruiting for a Solicitor to work with their Commercial and Regulatory Department in our Group Solicitor’s Office to provide a legal service on commercial and regulatory matters to the CIÉ Group.
This is a great opportunity to join an organisation and team that is building for the future. The successful candidate will have extensive interaction with colleagues throughout the CIÉ Group with a focus on developing their knowledge and experience across the business.
The work carried out covers five principal areas:
Commercial & Regulatory
The commercial & regulatory team provides legal advice to CIÉ, Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath, Iarnród Éireann and CIE Tours. This includes advising on national and EU transport law, public procurement, contract law, intellectual property, information technology, freedom of information, company law, competition law, advertising, sponsorship, lobbying, data protection, access to information on the environment, transfer of undertakings, pensions, sustainability and State Aid.
Property
The property team provides legal advice to CIÉ and its subsidiaries on a wide range of commercial property and railway safety issues. This includes advising on Development Agreements, Retail Units, Landlord and Tenant Law, Railway Property Law, Public Procurement Law, Bridge Agreements, Telecoms and Fibre Optic Agreements, Railway Orders/Compulsory Purchases, Sales and Purchases of property by private treaty/public auction/tender, Leases and Licences, Adverse Possession claims, Abandoned Railway Lines, The Level Crossings Project, Railway Safety Critical Issues, Greenways and Property Registrations including Compulsory First Registrations.
Litigation
This work relates to a wide variety of issues handling: prosecution of offenders who breach transport laws, personal injuries actions, judicial reviews, injunctions applications for railway orders and compulsory purchase orders, arbitrations etc.
Specialist advice
In relation to public transport law, national law affecting public transport and competition and issues relating to transport-related regulatory agencies i.e. The Commission for Railway Regulation and the NTA.
Employment Law
The Group Solicitor’s Office deals with claims involving unfair dismissals and other disciplinary disputes in the operating companies before the Workplace Relations Commission and on Appeal to the Labour Court or Circuit Court with referrals to the High Court on certain situations. In addition, claims under the Equal Status Acts on the grounds of disability, race, gender or age are defended by the Group Solicitor’s Office on behalf of the operating companies.
Responsibilities and duties
Providing a high quality legal service to Business Managers and Procurement Departments
Providing guidance in relation to the acquisition of works, goods and services, including
Advising on public procurement law
Reviewing tender documents
Assessing selection and award criteria
Providing ongoing advice during the procurement lifecycle
Advising on procurement challenges/disputes
Managing renewal of contracts
Developing template documents for public procurement tenders
Drafting and amending bespoke and standard contracts
Advising on contract termination and related issues
Advising on commercial issues, including
Management of major procurement contracts
Procurement of IT solutions, including licensing, development and on-going maintenance
Development of framework agreements
Protection of intellectual property
Data protection
Advising on contract disputes
Supporting the work of colleagues in the CIÉ Group Solicitor’s Office
Work relationships
Reports to Head of Commercial and Regulatory in the CIÉ Group Solicitor’s Office
Colleagues in the CIÉ Group Solicitor’s Office
Procurement Departments
Business Managers
Own counsel and external solicitors
Third party solicitors
Qualifications and experience
Post-graduate qualification in public procurement law or similar an advantage
Annual CPD
Two years’ relevant experience
Solutions-focussed
Positive and collegial outlook
Knowledge of public procurement law
Knowledge of CIE Policies and Procedures
Administrative capability
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Manage tasks in an efficient and timely manner
Ability to deliver work of a high quality to short timelines
Work on own initiative
Work as part of a team
Judgement of legal cases
Microsoft Office
Case management system
Scope for hybrid working arrangements
Support provided for appropriate further education and upskilling
Closing date for applications is 17 April 2026.
CIÉ is an equal opportunities employer, celebrating diversity and championing inclusivity. If you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you in participating in the employee selection process, please simply let us know. They encourage all interested parties to apply.
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