Litigation & Regulatory – Planning and Environment Lawyer

Amicus Search & Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Search & Recruitment represents a leading Irish law firm seeking an ambitious litigation lawyer with a focus on planning, environmental, regulatory and public law disputes in Dublin.

The role involves advising on judicial reviews, regulatory disputes and high-stakes matters before courts and regulatory bodies, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 2+ years' PQE.
• Hands-on High Court litigation experience in Ireland.
• Experience in judicial review, regulatory, public law or commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through to hearing, resolution and appeal where required.
• Advise clients on judicial reviews, regulatory disputes, statutory challenges and public law proceedings.
• Draft legal opinions and correspondence, as well as pleadings, affidavits and written submissions in appropriate cases.
• Work closely with clients, counsel, expert witnesses and technical consultants.
• Work as part of a high-performance team, capable of progressing matters independently.
• Represent clients before courts, tribunals and regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Engage in continuous learning and development of specialist expertise.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, client briefings, legal updates and thought leadership activities.
• Support and mentor junior lawyers and trainees where appropriate.

Skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Client management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Litigation & Regulatory – Planning and Environment Lawyer | Permanent | Dublin

About the Role

Our client, a leading Irish law firm, is seeking an ambitious and talented litigation lawyer to join its Litigation team, with a particular focus on planning, environmental, regulatory and public law disputes.

The successful candidate will advise on complex and high-profile matters, including judicial reviews, statutory challenges, regulatory investigations and public law proceedings. They will be part of a \"Tier 1\" (Legal 500) specialist practice group, working closely with a diverse client base including public bodies, developers, infrastructure providers, utilities and corporate clients, and will appear before the courts and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through to hearing, resolution and appeal where required.
• Advise clients on judicial reviews, regulatory disputes, statutory challenges and public law proceedings.
• Draft legal opinions and correspondence, as well as pleadings, affidavits and written submissions in appropriate cases.
• Work closely with clients, counsel, expert witnesses and technical consultants.
• Work as part of a high-performance team, capable of progressing matters independently.
• Represent clients before courts, tribunals and regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Engage in continuous learning and development of specialist expertise.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, client briefings, legal updates and thought leadership activities.
• Support and mentor junior lawyers and trainees where appropriate.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 2+ years' PQE.
• Hands-on High Court litigation experience in Ireland, gained in a leading law firm or comparable environment.
• Experience in judicial review, regulatory, public law or commercial litigation.
• Practice experience in EU and Irish planning and environmental law is not essential, but a genuine interest in this area is desirable.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and client management skills.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a growing and successful commercial law firm in one of Ireland's leading litigation practices, working alongside a \"Tier 1\" partner-led team on significant planning, environmental, infrastructure and regulatory disputes.