Job Description
Competition Solicitor
We are working with a leading international law firm in Dublin that is continuing to grow its highly regarded Competition & Procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE to join a market-leading practice advising high-profile domestic and international clients on complex Irish and EU competition matters.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Role:
- Work alongside one of Ireland’s leading Competition Partners
- Exposure to high-profile merger control, cartel investigations and regulatory matters
- Strong progression opportunities within a collaborative international firm
The Role
You will join a growing and ambitious team advising clients across a broad range of Irish and EU competition and regulatory matters, including:
- Merger control notifications before the CCPC
- Cartel and competition investigations
- Abuse of dominance and anti-competitive practices
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening and Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR)
- Public procurement and regulatory law matters
- Dawn raid preparation and competition compliance audits
- Advising major domestic and multinational clients across sectors including retail, telecoms, hospitality, infrastructure and manufacturing
You will gain hands-on exposure from an early stage and work closely with experienced senior lawyers on complex and commercially significant matters.
The Person
- Qualified Solicitor in Ireland or another Common Law jurisdiction
- 1–4 years’ PQE with experience in Competition, EU, Regulatory or Procurement law
- Strong technical drafting and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and client management ability
- Commercially minded with a genuine interest in competition and regulatory work
- Experience gained in a leading law firm, regulatory body or in-house environment would be advantageous
The Reward
- Opportunity to work on some of the most high-profile competition matters in the Irish market
- Strong salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working model
- Excellent career progression and mentoring
- Collaborative and supportive team culture within a growing international platform
Next Steps
For further information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Amy Davis