Lawyer - Licensing

Law Society; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

William Fry LLP is seeking a Licensing Lawyer to support its licensing and regulatory practice across the retail and hospitality sectors, advising clients on licensing requirements, preparing and presenting court applications, and liaising with regulatory authorities.

The role involves working closely with partners and solicitors to deliver technical, commercial, and client‑focused licensing support across a broad client base.

Qualifications

• Experience working in licensing, regulatory, or legal support within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Comfortable with preparing and presenting licensing applications and dealing with regulatory authorities.
• Familiar with Irish and/or EU regulatory frameworks relevant to the firm’s clients.
• Strong academic or professional background in law, compliance, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience in a top-tier or mid-tier law firm.
• Experience in transactional or advisory work involving retail and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on licensing requirements, processes, and compliance obligations across relevant sectors.
• Preparing and presenting Court applications, reviewing, and managing licence applications, renewals, variations, and transfers on behalf of clients.
• Drafting correspondences, submissions, and supporting documentation to regulatory authorities.
• Liaising with regulators, advisers, and third parties to progress applications and resolve issues.
• Tracking licence conditions, renewal dates, and compliance obligations for clients.
• Conducting legal and regulatory research to support advisory work across various sectors.
• Maintaining accurate client files in line with confidentiality and risk‑management procedures.
• Supporting client relationship management and, where appropriate, business development initiatives.

Skills

Licensing experience

Regulatory knowledge

Legal support

Regulatory frameworks Ireland/EU

Court applications

Client advisory

Top-/mid-tier firm experience

Retail and hospitality experience

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

The Licensing Lawyer will support the firm’s licensing and regulatory practice across the retail and hospitality sectors, by advising clients on licensing requirements, preparing and presenting court applications and liaising with relevant regulatory authorities.

This role involves working closely with partners and solicitors to deliver technical, commercial, and client-focused licensing support across a broad client base.

The Role

• Advising clients on licensing requirements, processes, and compliance obligations across relevant sectors.
• Preparing and presenting Court applications, reviewing, and managing licence applications, renewals, variations, and transfers on behalf of clients.
• Drafting correspondences, submissions, and supporting documentation to regulatory authorities.
• Liaising with regulators, advisers, and third parties to progress applications and resolve issues.
• Tracking licence conditions, renewal dates, and compliance obligations for clients.
• Conducting legal and regulatory research to support advisory work across various sectors.
• Maintaining accurate client files in line with confidentiality and risk‑management procedures.
• Supporting client relationship management and, where appropriate, business development initiatives.

The person

• You have experience working in licensing, regulatory, or legal support within a law firm or professional services environment.
• You are comfortable with preparing and presenting licensing applications and dealing with regulatory authorities.
• You are familiar with Irish and/or EU regulatory frameworks relevant to the firm’s clients.
• You have a strong academic or professional background in law, compliance, or a related discipline.
• You have prior experience in a top‑tier or mid‑tier law firm.
• You have experience in transactional or advisory work involving retail and hospitality.

About the firm

William Fry LLP is one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms with offices in Dublin, Cork, London, Silicon Valley and New York. They have over 310 legal and tax professionals and over 500 staff. Their client‑focused service combines technical excellence with commercial awareness and a practical, constructive approach to business issues.

They advise leading domestic and international corporations, financial institutions and government organizations. William Fry is an equal opportunity Employer committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and building an inclusive culture which harnesses the unique perspectives and skills of people to deliver award‑winning innovative solutions to clients.

They are proud to be accredited as Investors in Diversity by the Irish Centre for Diversity. Please let them know if you require specific arrangements during the recruitment process. They’ll do everything they can to support you. All information disclosed will be kept confidential.