Employment Lawyer (Dublin)

Al Goodbody; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Hybrid working policy

Performance bonus

Pension and health insurance

Wellbeing programme

Gym subsidy

Restaurant and coffee shop

Job summary

ALG, a leading Irish employment law practice, is recruiting an Employment Lawyer in Dublin. The role involves joining a top-tier Employment Practice Group and working with all levels in the team to deliver pragmatic and commercial HR solutions.

Ideal candidates will have around 2 years PQE in a corporate law setting, be self-motivated and collaborative, and actively participate in business development and client seminars.

Qualifications

• 2 years' PQE in a large/medium/boutique corporate law firm.
• Self-motivated and outcome focused.
• Collaborative team player in a dynamic, rigorous environment.
• Excellent communication and willingness to present at client seminars/workshops.
• Interest in legal knowledge, learning, development and business development.
• Ability to think creatively/strategically and drive innovation/change.
• Ability to engage with and influence senior teams.
• Enthusiasm and desire to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Work with all levels in the Employment Practice Group in Dublin.

Skills

PQE 2 years

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Business development

Creative thinking

Change and innovation

Influencing senior teams

Enthusiasm and impact

Job description

Employment Lawyer, Dublin

ALG's market-leading, top-tier employment practice group is one of the largest dedicated employment practices in Ireland, with deep expertise across the broad spectrum of legal areas relevant to employers in Ireland. We are a trusted adviser to many of Ireland's largest employers, working collaboratively with in-house counsel, HR and ER departments, senior management teams and corporate boards on the full spectrum of HR and industrial relations matters, as well as crisis management. We provide innovative, pragmatic and commercial solutions to complex HR issues in the context of the most high-profile contentious and non-contentious matters.

The successful applicant will be an integral part of our dynamic Employment Practice Group in Dublin. The role will entail work with all levels in the team.

• The ideal candidate will have in the region of 2 years' relevant PQE within a large, medium or boutique corporate law firm
• Self-motivated and outcome focused
• Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a dynamic, intellectually rigorous environment
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to present at client seminars, conferences and workshops
• Keen interest in legal knowledge, learning and development, and business development initiatives
• Ability to think creatively and strategically and to drive innovation and change
• Ability to establish credibility with, effectively engage with, and influence diverse teams of senior individuals
• Enthusiasm and a desire to make an impact

At ALG 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 market leading 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

About us

ALG is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 126 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.

Accessibility

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.