Commercial Litigation Associate, Dublin

BCL Legal Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited in Dublin is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate (1-3 PQE) to join its dispute resolution team of a major international law firm. You will advise domestic and global clients on high-stakes disputes, cross-border matters, and regulatory issues.

The role offers exposure to high-calibre international work, progression opportunities, and a modern, entrepreneurial environment that values flexibility and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland with 1-3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong grounding in High Court and Commercial Court procedures.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Interest in tech-related disputes or regulatory issues is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the management and strategy of complex, high-value Commercial Court proceedings and cross-border litigation.
• Drafting court documents, pleadings, affidavits, and key dispute correspondence.
• Conducting legal research on complex statutory, regulatory, and procedural points of law.
• Managing extensive discovery processes, utilising e-discovery tools, and coordinating multi-jurisdictional evidence.
• Briefing and liaising with counsel, experts, foreign legal advisors, and clients.
• Actively participating in client meetings, business development initiatives, and firm-wide innovation drives.

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate (1-3 PQE) | Dublin

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Associate (1-3 years PQE) to join the fast-growing Dispute Resolution practice of a major international law firm based in Dublin.

Working closely with market-leading partners, you will advise a prestigious roster of domestic and global corporate clients, high-growth technology companies, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. The team handles a broad spectrum of high-stakes, complex commercial disputes, group actions, cross-border litigation, regulatory matters, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the management and strategy of complex, high-value Commercial Court proceedings and cross-border litigation.
• Drafting court documents, pleadings, affidavits, and key dispute correspondence.
• Conducting legal research on complex statutory, regulatory, and procedural points of law.
• Managing extensive discovery processes, utilising e-discovery tools, and coordinating multi-jurisdictional evidence.
• Briefing and liaising with counsel, experts, foreign legal advisors, and clients.
• Actively participating in client meetings, business development initiatives, and firm-wide innovation drives.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland with 1-3 years' post-qualification experience within a reputable commercial litigation practice.
• Strong grounding in High Court and Commercial Court procedure, dispute management, and discovery protocols.
• Exposure to or interest in tech-related disputes, corporate litigation, shareholder disputes, or regulatory issues is advantageous.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, sharp commercial acumen and a collaborative team mindset.

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive Dublin salary package alongside performance-based bonus structures.
• Unmatched exposure to high-calibre international work within a rapidly expanding Dublin office, offering clear avenues for progression.
• A modern, progressive, and entrepreneurial environment that values innovation, flexibility, and collaborative teamwork.