Graduate Programme - Legal & Compliance

Lidl Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Remote work up to 2 days/week into the

Flexible start/finish times

Leadership development programs

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Lidl Ireland invites graduates to join its 18‑month Graduate Management Development Programme in Legal & Compliance, designed around you and built from your strengths. You'll work across ROI and NI, partner with Buying, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain, and gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced retail environment.

The programme combines on‑the‑job training with structured modules, real projects with business impact, and coaching from senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• 2.1 Honours Level 8 degree in Law (BCL / LL.B) or related discipline (e.g., Business Law, Legal Studies, Risk Management)
• Full driver's licence is required
• Flexibility to travel or relocate within Ireland is required
• Motivation and drive
• Strong personal skills
• Work experience or experience abroad
• German is an advantage but not a necessity

Responsibilities

• Act as a proactive legal partner, collaborating daily with departments across the business such as Buying, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain. You will help solve operational challenges, review campaigns, and support high‑profile commercial initiatives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Conduct in-depth research into complex legal issues, EU directives, statutory regulations to provide actionable advice.
• Proactively monitor legislative changes, regulatory developments, and market trends across ROI and NI to assess impact and ensure business readiness.
• Ensure GDPR/Data Protection compliance, and support regulatory audits.
• Navigate complex legal environments across two distinct jurisdictions (ROI and NI).
• Support the operation of an adequate and effective Compliance Management System.

Skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel/relocate

Motivation and drive

Strong personal skills

German language advantage

Education

2.1 Honours Level 8 degree in Law (BCL/LL.B)

Job description

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

Training and Development

At Lidl, your career isn't just a job- it's an investment. We're big on growth, and we give you all the support, structure, and hands-on experience you need to level up both personally and professionally.

As the only City & Guilds/ILM Accredited Graduate Programme in Ireland, our 18-month Graduate Management Development Programme is built entirely around you.

What makes it different?

• Tailored To You: Enjoy a bespoke training plan mapped to your unique skills and long-term career goals.
• Real‑World Experience: Get stuck into our stores and distribution centers to learn the heart of our business from the ground up.
• Blended Learning: Experience dynamic, structured on-the-job training combined with industry-leading modules.

We don't just hire graduates- we build future leaders. Ready to launch yours?

Legal and Compliance

Our Legal & Compliance department operates as an in-house advisory partner to the entire business across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. We protect the business, manage legal risk, and ensure operational compliance in a fast‑paced retail environment.

During your programme within the Legal & Compliance department, you will get hands‑on experience in:

• Act as a proactive legal partner, collaborating daily with departments across the business such as Buying, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain. You will help solve operational challenges, review campaigns, and support high‑profile commercial initiatives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Conduct in-depth research into complex legal issues, EU directives, statutory regulations to provide actionable advice.
• Proactively monitor legislative changes, regulatory developments, and market trends across ROI and NI to assess impact and ensure business readiness.
• Ensure GDPR/Data Protection compliance, and support regulatory audits.
• Navigate complex legal environments across two distinct jurisdictions (ROI and NI).
• Support the operation of an adequate and effective Compliance Management System.

What you'll need

• An expected or attained 2.1 Honours Level 8 degree in Law (BCL / LL.B) or a related discipline (e.g., Business Law, Legal Studies, Risk Management)
• Full driver's licence is required
• Flexibility to travel or relocate within Ireland is required
• Motivation and drive
• Strong personal skills
• Work experience or experience abroad
• German is an advantage but not a necessity

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €45,500 per annum pro rata
• 20 days holidays per annum pro rata
• Private employee medical insurance
• Flexible start and finish times
• City & Guilds/ILM assured programme
• Initial training and on‑going development from an experienced team member
• Responsibility for and involvement in projects with real business impact
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Bespoke training plan depending on current skills and career path
• One‑to‑one coaching available from a qualified coach in the business
• A vast array of training and development opportunities from our in‑house training catalogue including Leadership Development Programmes
• Masterclasses with renowned business experts
• Director and graduate mentorship programme
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On‑site gym and canteen
• Up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.