# EU Competition & Procurement Lawyer **Company:** [A&L Goodbody LLP](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/4gAE1JVJDtUhMb4RhtDEEC.md) **Location:** Dublin, Ireland **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** EU & Competition [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/4df74b67-2bb2-44a0-8b70-b995006a12f7) ## Description Join Ireland's leading EU, Competition & Procurement teams at an exciting time of growth. We are recruiting qualified lawyers with 1 – 4 years' post-qualification experience who are looking to develop their expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment. **The Team** We advise on all aspects of EU, Competition & Procurement law, working with an impressive client base that includes domestic and global corporations, and state and semi-state entities. Our practice is characterised by close collaboration—not just within the team, but across the firm. We work seamlessly with our Corporate and M&A group, our Disputes and Investigations group, and other specialist departments to deliver market-leading advice on complex, high-stakes matters. Collaboration is central to how we work at A&L Goodbody. Our open-door culture means you will have direct access to partners and senior colleagues from day one, and you will be encouraged to contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and cross-departmental projects. This integrated approach gives our lawyers excellent exposure to major international mandates and ensures that our clients receive comprehensive, commercial advice. Working alongside our multidisciplinary Client Technology team, we also offer clients immediate access to innovative technology solutions, ensuring they benefit from the latest tools and best practices in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. **The Role** In this role, you will develop your skills and experience across the full spectrum of EU, Competition & Procurement law, including: - Merger control - Cartel investigations - Abuse of dominance - State aid - Public procurement - Foreign direct investment screening - Foreign Subsidies Regulation - Telecoms and other types of regulation - All related EU and Irish litigation Ireland's position as a European hub for major multinational corporations, combined with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's increasingly active enforcement agenda, makes Irish competition law expertise key to this role. You will gain first-hand experience advising on domestic merger notifications, CCPC investigations, and the intersection of Irish and EU competition regimes. **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, early responsibility on significant matters, and a clear pathway to advancement. You will have the opportunity to grow within an established practice that is going from strength to strength. A&L Goodbody’s group brings many years of private and public experience advising on EU, competition and public procurement law. They are also leaders in Ireland in providing clients with strategic advice and advocacy in each of these areas. ## Requirements - Qualified lawyers with 1–4 years' post-qualification experience - Ideally from 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 **The Firm** A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 120 partners and over 900 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as the leading Irish law firm in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2024 Guide with the highest number of Band 1 practice area rankings. ALG is also ranked as a ‘top tier’ law firm in the Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2024 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2024. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level. A sample of other recent notable awards include: - Awarded the prestigious Company of the Year award at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2023 hosted by the Irish Centre for Diversity - Recognised by Mergermarket as the #1 M&A legal advisor in Ireland by deal volume for 2024 - Winner of the Best Client Service Award by the Lawyer European Awards - Future of Legal Services Innovation Award winners 2024 - Awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Mark in 2024 by the Irish Centre for Diversity - Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Law 2024 by GradIreland (for 13 consecutive years) - Law firm of the year - Republic of Ireland 2023 at The Lawyer European Awards - Irish Law Firm of the Year 2023 at the Chambers Europe Awards - One of the top 50 most innovative law firms in Europe 2023 by the Financial Times - Best client support 2023 by the Managing Partners Forum - Business Working Responsibly Mark 2023 ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams. **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.