Public Procurement Lawyer

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.

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

Ireland’s continued investment in infrastructure and public services, alongside evolving EU procurement regulations, makes procurement law a dynamic and growing area. You will gain first-hand experience advising on high-profile procurement processes and disputes, working closely with both public sector clients and private sector participants.

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

• 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
  

ALG is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 127 partners and over 1,000 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 one of the leading Irish law firms in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2026 Guide. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2026 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2026. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level.

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered using new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

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.