Commercial Litigation Solicitor

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is representing an award-winning Irish commercial law firm in Dublin seeking a Litigation & Dispute Resolution Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE. You will advise clients on high-stakes contentious matters, working alongside market-leading partners and associates.

In this role you will handle core commercial and shareholder litigation, including banking and professional negligence disputes, and manage dispute resolution pathways from pleadings to mediation and arbitration.

Qualifications

• Ireland-qualified solicitor with 3+ PQE preferred.
• Strong background in commercial litigation and shareholder disputes.
• Excellent drafting and risk-aware advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on high-stakes commercial litigation and disputes.
• Represent clients in court and ADR proceedings.
• Collaborate with partners and teams on strategy and growth.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to practice development.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Shareholder disputes

Defamation

Drafting & advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor Ireland/Common law

Job description

• Highly Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a driven Litigation & Dispute Resolution Solicitor (3+ years' PQE) to join the high-performing practice of our client, an award-winning Irish commercial law firm in Dublin. Operating within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, you will advise clients on a wide range of high-stakes contentious matters, working alongside market‑leading partners and associates.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Core Commercial & Shareholder Litigation: Act as a key advisor on general commercial litigation and complex shareholder or boardroom disputes.
• Finance, Insolvency & Specialist Claims: Manage a broad caseload including banking & investment disputes, insolvency litigation, professional negligence, and defamation matters.
• Broader Practice Exposure: Support clients across additional firm specialisms as required, including property/construction, IP/IT, and data protection conflicts.
• Dispute Resolution Pathways: Represent clients effectively across court litigation at all levels as well as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes, including mediation and arbitration.
• Strategy, Advocacy & Growth: Draft pleadings, instruct counsel, conduct legal research, foster enduring client relationships, and contribute to practice development.

Job Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland or an equivalent common law jurisdiction (ideally 3+ years' PQE).
• Strong background in commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, and specialist commercial claims, with polished technical and drafting competencies.
• Clear commercial acumen with the ability to provide pragmatic, risk‑managed advice to corporate and individual clients.
• Highly organised approach to managing complex caseloads, combined with strong team‑oriented interpersonal skills.

The firm provides access to complex, high‑calibre work for a broad client portfolio, structured career progression pathways, and a highly competitive salary and benefits package.