Job Description

Licensing Solicitor 

We are currently working with one of Ireland’s leading commercial law firms as they look to hire a Licensing Solicitor to join their growing regulatory and licensing team in Dublin.

This is a unique opportunity for a solicitor with a litigation, regulatory, property or general practice background to move into a highly specialised area advising a broad range of well-known retail, hospitality and leisure clients on licensing and regulatory matters.

The team acts for a significant client base across the hospitality, retail and alcohol sectors, advising on licensing applications, regulatory compliance and Court applications nationwide.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Role

• Strong niche practice area with excellent long-term career potential
• Opportunity to work with high-profile hospitality, retail and leisure clients
• Open to candidates from litigation, property, regulatory and general practice backgrounds

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely with Partners and senior solicitors across a broad range of licensing and regulatory matters including:

• Advising clients on licensing requirements, processes and compliance obligations
• Preparing and presenting Court applications
• Managing licence applications, renewals, transfers and variations
• Drafting submissions, correspondence and supporting regulatory documentation
• Liaising with regulatory authorities, advisers and third parties
• Supporting clients across hospitality, retail, leisure and alcohol-related sectors
• Conducting legal and regulatory research
• Assisting with wider litigation or advisory matters where relevant depending on background and experience

This role can be tailored depending on the successful candidate’s background, with scope for a broader litigation or advisory split alongside the licensing work.

The Person

Suitable candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds including commercial litigation, property, regulatory or general practice.

You will likely have:

• 2+ years’ PQE
• Strong drafting and client management skills
• Previous Court exposure or advocacy experience
• An interest in regulatory and licensing matters
• Experience gained within a mid-tier, top-tier or recognised general practice firm
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

Candidates operating at Associate, Senior Associate or equivalent level will all be considered.

The Reward

• Opportunity to join one of Ireland’s leading law firms
• Exposure to a highly specialised and growing practice area
• Strong client exposure and responsibility from the outset
• Excellent long-term progression prospects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Amy Davis at Hunter Savage.