Public Regulatory Associate, Dublin

BCL Legal; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Dublin is seeking an Associate to join its esteemed Public, Regulatory & Investigations team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of public law cases, including litigation and advisory work. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 1-5 years of experience who possesses strong drafting, research, and analytical skills. This position emphasizes collaboration within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 1-5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in public law, regulatory law, litigation, or related areas.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Gaining exposure to broad litigation, advisory, and investigatory work.
• Advising on legislation interpretation and implementation.
• Managing complex contentious matters and high-profile client issues.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

Public, Regulatory & Investigations Associate - Dublin

A leading law firm is seeking to recruit an Associate (1-5 PQE) to join its well-established Public, Regulatory & Investigations team.

This role offers the opportunity to work within one of the most highly regarded public law practices in the country. The team is consistently recognised for its depth of expertise across public and administrative law, and its strong client base across public sector bodies, regulators, and organisations operating in regulated sectors.

Key Areas of Work

• Judicial review and statutory appeals
• Regulatory investigations and enforcement
• Statutory and non-statutory inquiries
• Professional disciplinary proceedings
• Freedom of information and data protection
• General public and administrative law matters

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad mix of litigation, advisory, and investigatory work. The role involves advising on the interpretation and implementation of legislation, managing complex contentious matters, and working directly with clients on high-profile and often sensitive issues.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with 1-5 years\' post-qualification experience
• Experience in public law, regulatory law, litigation, or related areas
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

About the Team

The team is led by a senior practitioner recognised as a leader in the field of public and regulatory law. The wider group is known for its supportive culture and emphasis on clarity, practicality, and responsiveness in its legal advice.

This opportunity would suit a solicitor looking to develop their career in a practice with high-quality work, access to senior practitioners, and a collegiate team environment.

How to express interest

To express interest or request further details, please contact Sean Cully at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.