Senior Associate,

Dentons; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin-based Dentons is seeking a disputes lawyer with approximately 4–6 years’ PQE to join our growing team. You will provide high‑quality analysis, drafting and case management, while working directly with clients and senior lawyers.

You will be encouraged to assume meaningful responsibility for matters, help shape strategy and develop client relationships. The role offers opportunity to collaborate with Partners and senior lawyers across a global network, delivering high‑value contentious

Qualifications

• Qualified to practise Irish law.
• Litigation experience at a top-tier City firm.
• Strong academic record.
• Sound grasp of Rules of the Superior Courts.
• Exceptional drafting and legal research ability.

Responsibilities

• Advise on litigation and arbitration within commercial sectors.
• Support partners in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Contribute to business development.
• Collaborate with teams across the firm where appropriate.

Skills

Litigation experience

Exceptional drafting skills

Legal research ability

Strong commercial judgement

Client relationship management

Education

Irish law qualified

Job description

Our Dublin based Dispute Resolution & Regulatory Investigations team advises on complex, high-value and strategically important disputes. The practice has a strong commercial litigation focus and acts for major domestic and international businesses on significant contentious matters.

The team handles sophisticated disputes requiring not only strong technical litigation expertise, but also a clear understanding of the wider commercial and reputational issues facing clients.

We combine deep knowledge of the Irish disputes market with the reach of Dentons’ global Dispute Resolution practice. This allows us to support clients on matters extending beyond Ireland, working collaboratively with disputes lawyers across Dentons’ international network on complex cross-border issues.

The practice is ambitious and growing, with a strong emphasis on high-quality client service, collaboration and developing long-term relationships with clients. As the team continues to build its presence in the Irish market, it is well positioned to further develop its work across complex commercial and regulatory defence.

The Role

We are looking for a talented and commercially minded disputes lawyer with approximately 4–6 years’ PQE to the team.

You will bring well-developed legal analysis, drafting and case management skills, together with sound commercial judgement and the confidence to work directly with clients. You will be encouraged to take meaningful responsibility for matters, contribute to case strategy and develop your client relationships, while working closely with Partners and other senior lawyers.

We are a collaborative and supportive team and you will have the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your technical and strategic capabilities and build your profile within the practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious disputes lawyer looking to take the next step in their career, combining high-quality contentious work and genuine responsibility with the opportunities offered by a global firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise on litigation and arbitration commercial sectors.
• Support partners in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Make significant contributions to business development.
• Work closely with teams across the firm where appropriate.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

• Irish law qualified.
• Litigation experience gained within a top-tier City firm.
• Strong academic record.
• Sound grasp of Rules of the Superior Courts.
• Exceptional drafting skills and legal research ability.

Personal attributes

• Takes responsibility for own work and can work independently.
• Is dedicated to exceptional client service.
• Has a keen interest in business development and demonstrates market focus.
• Strong financial, commercial and business awareness.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment and resilience.
• Shows strong initiative and drive and takes control of own career development, enthusiastic about learning new skills.
• Strong team working skills.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email [e-mail].

While it is not a requirement that you inform your current manager of any internal applications, we would recommend that you do so.