Public Procurement Lawyer

About the role

A&L Goodbody is hiring a qualified solicitor (2-5 PQE) to join its EU, Competition and Procurement team, with a focus on public procurement law. The role develops within a market-leading public procurement practice advising on complex, strategically significant matters for public and private sector clients.

Key responsibilities

• Advise contracting authorities and utilities on the design and implementation of procurement processes
• Support bidders through tender processes, including strategy, clarification questions and submissions
• Draft and advise on tender documentation, framework agreements and public contracts
• Advise on compliance with EU and Irish procurement rules, including remedies and standstill obligations
• Manage procurement-related challenges and litigation before the Irish courts
• Advise on modifications to public contracts and ongoing contract management issues
• Support strategic projects in infrastructure, energy, technology and public services
• Advise on the interaction between procurement law and broader regulatory frameworks such as State aid and the Foreign Subsidies Regulation
• Prepare and deliver client training, public speaking and presentations on procurement law developments

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with 2-5 years' post-qualification experience
• Strong experience or demonstrated interest in public procurement law
• Experience in a large or medium corporate law firm in Ireland or the United Kingdom
• Excellent academic record

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Collaborative mindset and team-working abilities
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package and discretionary performance bonus
• Pension and health insurance contributions, wellbeing contribution, life assurance, subsidised gym, restaurant and coffee shop
• Structured training and supervision through the ALG School of Business and Law
• Early responsibility on significant matters and direct client exposure
• Hybrid working policy