Senior Procurement Lawyer

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brightwater Recruitment on behalf of a leading Dublin-based commercial law firm seeks a Procurement Senior Associate (3–6 PQE) to join their Projects, Infrastructure & Energy Group in Dublin. You will handle high‑value public and private sector procurement matters and draft and negotiate complex contracts.

This hybrid role offers exposure to landmark energy, housing, health and transport projects, strategic advisory work on EU procurement rules, and a clear path to partnership through mentoring

Qualifications

• 3–6 years PQE in Irish and EU procurement law.
• Strong drafting skills and commercial acumen.
• Experience advising public sector bodies and utilities.
• Ability to manage complex matters end-to-end.

Responsabilités

• Advise on EU and Irish procurement rules for major projects.
• Draft and negotiate procurement and commercial agreements.
• Represent clients in procurement disputes and High Court matters.
• Provide client workshops and mentoring junior associates.

Connaissances

Procurement law

EU procurement

Contract drafting

Public sector

Description du poste

Senior Associate | Public Procurement, Infrastructure & Energy

Location: Dublin (Hybrid) | PQE: 3–6 Years

Are you an experienced Procurement lawyer feeling capped in your current firm, looking for high-calibre work without losing work-life balance, or simply ready for a top-tier platform that actively accelerates your path to partnership?

On behalf of one of Ireland’s leading commercial law firms, we are seeking a Procurement Senior Associate (3–6 PQE) to join their market-leading Projects, Infrastructure & Energy Group in Dublin.

Why Join This Team?

• Market-Leading Reputation: Practice within one of Ireland’s premier Procurement legal groups, working alongside top-ranked partners on landmark public and private sector projects shaping the country's future in energy, housing, health, and transport.
• Full-Spectrum Practice: Benefit from a genuinely varied caseload spanning contentious and non-contentious procurement—from strategic multi-million euro project structuring and FSR advice to high-stakes High Court litigation and judicial reviews.
• Progressive, High-Trust Culture: The firm rewards innovation and initiative, not just hours logged. They foster a collaborative environment with clear promotion pathways, strong mentoring, and structured flexibility.
• Direct Client Relationships: Step into a prominent, front-facing role actively advising key public sector bodies, utilities, and major international private sector bidders.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key senior team member, you will drive complex, high-value procurement mandates end-to-end:

• Strategic Advisory: Guide public sector bodies and utilities through EU and Irish procurement law, national guidelines, and complex evaluation methodologies.
• Major Infrastructure & Energy Projects: Draft and negotiate complex procurement and commercial contract documentation for transformative state and private projects.
• Cutting-Edge Law: Advise on emerging regulatory frameworks, including the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR).
• High-Stakes Disputes: Work closely with partners on procurement remedies, debrief challenges, and litigation before the Irish Courts.
• Commercial Growth: Deliver client workshops, mentor junior associates, and contribute to the practice group's business development strategy.

What They Are Looking For

• 3–6 Years’ PQE with strong core experience in Irish and EU procurement law (gained within a recognized commercial law firm or public body).
• Technical Excellence: Sharp drafting skills, high attention to detail, and a commercially grounded approach to complex problem-solving.
• Client-Centric Approach: Confidence in managing direct client relationships and delivering pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice.
• Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills and the energy to contribute to a thriving group culture.