EU Competition & Procurement Lawyer

Al Goodbody; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Discretionary performance bonus

Pension and health insurance

Wellbeing contribution

Life assurance

subsidised gym, restaurant and coffee

Job summary

A&L Goodbody in Ireland is recruiting qualified lawyers with 1–4 years' post-qualification experience who want to deepen their expertise in EU, competition and procurement law within a collaborative, client‑facing environment.

You will work across merger control, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance, state aid and public procurement, gaining exposure to domestic and EU matters and cross‑border mandates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise across EU, Competition & Procurement law including merger control, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance, state aid, public procurement, FDI screening, Foreign Subsidies Regulation, telecoms and related litigation
• Gain first-hand experience advising on domestic merger notifications, CCPC investigations and intersections of Irish and EU competition regimes

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Academic excellence

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.

A&L Goodbody’s group brings many years of private and public experience advising on EU, competition and public procurement law. They are also leaders in Ireland in providing clients with strategic advice and advocacy in each of these areas.

• 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

The firm

ALG is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 127 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.