EU Competition & Procurement Lawyer

A&L Goodbody LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Discretionary performance bonus

Pension and health insurance contribution

Wellbeing contribution

Life assurance

Subsidised gym

Restaurant and coffee shop access

Access to training and development programmes

Job summary

A leading law firm in Ireland seeks qualified lawyers with 1 to 4 years' post-qualification experience in EU, Competition & Procurement law. Candidates will develop expertise through hands-on involvement in merger control, cartel investigations, and other related litigation. This role emphasizes collaboration, with excellent career development opportunities and access to training programs. The firm fosters an inclusive environment and offers competitive remuneration along with a hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyers with 1–4 years' post-qualification experience.
• Ideally from a large or medium corporate law firm in Ireland or the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills across EU, Competition & Procurement law.
• Advise on domestic merger notifications and CCPC investigations.
• Handle cartel investigations and state aid matters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team-working abilities

Organisational skills

Prioritisation skills

Education

Excellent academic record

Job description

Join Ireland's leading EU, Competition & Procurement teams at an exciting time of growth. We are recruiting qualified lawyers with 1 – 4 years' post-qualification experience who are looking to develop their expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

The Team

We advise on all aspects of EU, Competition & Procurement law, working with an impressive client base that includes domestic and global corporations, and state and semi-state entities. Our practice is characterised by close collaboration—not just within the team, but across the firm. We work seamlessly with our Corporate and M&A group, our Disputes and Investigations group, and other specialist departments to deliver market-leading advice on complex, high-stakes matters.

Collaboration is central to how we work at A&L Goodbody. Our open-door culture means you will have direct access to partners and senior colleagues from day one, and you will be encouraged to contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and cross-departmental projects. This integrated approach gives our lawyers excellent exposure to major international mandates and ensures that our clients receive comprehensive, commercial advice.

Working alongside our multidisciplinary Client Technology team, we also offer clients immediate access to innovative technology solutions, ensuring they benefit from the latest tools and best practices in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

The Role

In this role, you will develop your skills and experience across the full spectrum of EU, Competition & Procurement law, including:

• Merger control
• Cartel investigations
• Abuse of dominance
• State aid
• Public procurement
• Foreign direct investment screening
• Foreign Subsidies Regulation
• Telecoms and other types of regulation
• All related EU and Irish litigation

Ireland's position as a European hub for major multinational corporations, combined with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's increasingly active enforcement agenda, makes Irish competition law expertise key to this role. You will gain first-hand experience advising on domestic merger notifications, CCPC investigations, and the intersection of Irish and EU competition regimes.

Career Development and Growth

We are committed to investing in our people, and our expanding practice offers genuine opportunities for progression. As a member of the team, you will benefit from structured training, early responsibility on significant matters, and a clear pathway to advancement. You will have the opportunity to grow within an established practice that is going from strength to strength.

• Qualified lawyers with 1–4 years' post-qualification experience
• Ideally from a large or medium corporate law firm in Ireland or the United Kingdom
• An excellent academic record
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and strong team-working abilities
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

• 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

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.