Disputes & Investigations Lawyer

A&L Goodbody LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

ALG training programmes

Discretionary performance bonus

Pension and health insurance

Wellbeing contribution

Life assurance

Gym access

Restaurant and coffee shop

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

A&L Goodbody LLP in Ireland invites applications from bright, personable lawyers to join the elite Regulatory Investigations team within Disputes and Investigations. The role focuses on advising financial institutions on enforcement investigations, regulatory risk, and related litigation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years PQE in a large or mid-sized firm, with experience in regulatory enforcement, central bank investigations, and civil litigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years PQE in a large, medium or boutique corporate law firm.
• Desirable regulatory enforcement experience (e.g. CBI, FCA, DPPC).
• Experience handling civil litigation, judicial reviews or statutory appeals in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Advise financial institutions on regulatory enforcement, investigations and related litigation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Practice Groups to provide integrated regulatory solutions.
• Assist clients with regulatory risk management and supervisory engagements.
• Support case strategy and advocacy in contentious regulatory matters.

Skills

Regulatory investigations

Litigation experience

Financial services

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

We currently have exciting opportunities for bright, personable and enthusiastic lawyers to join our elite Regulatory Investigations team, which is part of our market-leading Disputes and Investigations practice. Our Disputes and Investigations practice is comprised of lawyers who act in many of the most significant disputes, corporate crises and investigations in the Irish market. Within that wider group, our Regulatory Investigations lawyers have specialist experience in advising financial institutions on enforcement investigations, related litigation and the management of regulatory risk. As part of this team you will work closely with market-leading experts in helping financial services clients navigate business-critical regulatory issues and disputes. Regulatory enforcement is a fast-growing and dynamic area of legal practice. As a member of our Regulatory Investigations team you will draw on a varied skill-set to provide our financial services clients with excellent legal support and innovative solutions across a range of contentious engagements. You will develop your skills as a litigation / investigations lawyer while working closely with colleagues in other Practice Groups advising regulated clients to provide a market-leading 'joined up' approach to advising on regulatory risks, supervisory engagements, enforcement and associated litigation. The structure of our practice also means that you will have the opportunity to work with other lawyers in our wider Disputes and Investigations Group on a range of disputes and investigations and white collar crime mandates.

We would like to hear from any interested solicitors, whether practicing locally or considering returning to Ireland, with experience/interest gained in some or all of the following areas. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 + years relevant PQE within a large, medium or boutique corporate law firm. Expertise in regulatory enforcement is desirable (including by the Central Bank of Ireland, Financial Conduct Authority, Data Protection Commissioner or the CCPC). Experience in conducting or responding to Central Bank of Ireland / Financial Conduct Authority investigations is an advantage. We would also value experience in handling civil litigation claims, judicial reviews and other appeals or adjudications (such as financial services and pensions ombudsman complaints and statutory appeals), particularly in the financial services sector. You will strive for excellence in all aspects of your profession. You will thrive in a collaborative team, focused on excellent communication. You will be open to new ways of meeting client needs including leveraging technology and innovation resources within A&L Goodbody. You want to make an impact and add value in a progressive firm with agile working practices. At A&L we pride ourselves on the high calibre of our employees. We place strong emphasis on career development and enabling our people to excel in their careers. Our work environment is friendly, professional and collaborative.

In addition to working with a highly regarded team we offer:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Access to the firm's marquee training and development programmes, delivered through the ALG School of Business and Law
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Pension and health insurance contribution
• wellbeing contribution
• life assurance
• subsidised gym
• restaurant and coffee shop
• Hybrid working policy

ALG is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 125 partners and over 1,000 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the leading Irish law firms in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2026 Guide. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2026 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2026. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level. ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered using new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams. ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.