Public Procurement Lawyer

Al Goodbody; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Performance bonus

Pension contribution

Health insurance

Wellbeing contribution

Subsidized gym services

Job summary

A&L Goodbody is seeking a qualified solicitor with 2-5 PQE to join its EU, Competition & Procurement team in Dublin. The role focuses on public procurement law and involves advising clients on complex matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in public procurement, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be committed to career development within a leading practice that values team collaboration.

Benefits include competitive remuneration, hybrid working, and comprehensive training programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a corporate law firm in Ireland or the UK.
• Strong interest in public procurement law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement processes for contracting authorities and utilities.
• Support bidders during tender processes.
• Draft and advise on public contracts and compliance.
• Manage procurement-related litigation.
• Advise on modifications to public contracts.
• Conduct client training and presentations.

Skills

Public procurement law

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor with 2-5 PQE

Excellent academic record

Job description

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is currently seeking to hire a qualified solicitor (with 2-5 PQE) to join our market‑leading EU, Competition & Procurement team, with a particular focus on public procurement law. This is an opportunity to develop within a market‑leading public procurement practice, advising on complex and strategically significant matters for public and private sector clients.

The Team

Our team brings many years of private and public experience advising on EU, competition and public procurement law. The team are leaders in Ireland in their fields of expertise providing clients with strategic advice and advocacy across these areas, and for its leading position in the Irish market. We advise on all aspects of EU, competition & procurement law, working with an impressive client base that includes domestic and global corporations, as well as state and semi‑state bodies. Our market‑leading procurement practice supports contracting authorities, utilities and bidders across a wide range of sectors, advising on complex, high‑value and strategically important projects. Our practice is characterised by close collaboration, not just within the team, but across the firm. We work seamlessly with our Projects & Infrastructure, Construction & Engineering and Corporate groups, as well as our Disputes and Investigations group, to deliver practical, commercially focused advice and support throughout the procurement lifecycle.

The Role

In this role, you will develop your skills and experience across a broad range of public procurement matters, including:

• Advising contracting authorities and utilities on the design and implementation of procurement processes
• Supporting bidders through all stages of tender processes, including strategy, clarification questions and submissions
• Drafting and advising on tender documentation, framework agreements and public contracts
• Advising on compliance with EU and Irish procurement rules, including remedies and standstill obligations
• Managing procurement‑related challenges and litigation before the Irish courts
• Advising on modifications to public contracts and ongoing contract management issues
• Supporting on strategic projects involving infrastructure, energy, technology and public services
• Advising on the interaction between procurement law and broader regulatory frameworks including State aid and the Foreign Subsidies Regulation
• Preparing and delivering client training, public speaking engagements, presentations and knowledge initiatives on procurement law developments

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, supervision, early responsibility on significant matters, direct client exposure and opportunities to build your profile through presentations and public speaking. You will have the opportunity to grow within an established market‑leading practice that is going from strength to strength.

• Qualified lawyers with 2-5 years' post‑qualification experience
• Strong experience or a demonstrated interest in public procurement law
• Experience in 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

Benefits

• 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.