Associate / Senior Associate – Antitrust & Competition | Ireland
Mared Roberts • July 30, 2026
Are you an ambitious Competition Lawyer looking to work on some of the most complex and high-profile antitrust matters in the market? This is a chance to join a leading Irish law firm renowned for combining exceptional legal expertise with a collaborative culture.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to advise an impressive portfolio of domestic and international clients on a broad range of EU and Irish competition law matters. You'll play a key role in advising on merger control, antitrust investigations, abuse of dominance, competition compliance, foreign direct investment (FDI), digital markets regulation and wider regulatory issues across multiple sectors.
Working alongside market-leading partners, you'll manage sophisticated matters, draft strategic legal advice and regulatory submissions, support complex cross-border transactions and build trusted client relationships.
We are looking for:
- Qualified Solicitor in Ireland or England & Wales
- 3+ years' PQE in a leading law firm, competition authority or regulatory practice
- Strong experience in EU competition law, merger control and antitrust investigations
- Excellent drafting, analytical and client management skills
- A commercial mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
In return, you'll join a firm that invests in its people, offers exposure to high-quality work, and provides an environment where your career can thrive.
For more details or to express an interest, contact Mared on +353 1 6392924 or email your CV in strict confidence to mroberts@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.












