Associate/Senior Associate – Competition & Regulatory
Mared Roberts • April 25, 2025
We are working with a global law firm to recruit an experienced lawyer to join their market-leading Competition & Regulatory team in Dublin. This role offers exposure to high-calibre, international work across the full range of competition and regulation matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on merger control, antitrust investigations, market studies and appeals.
- Representing claimants and defendants in competition litigation.
- Providing counsel on Irish/EU regulatory issues, particularly within the telecoms, life sciences and food industries.
- Collaborating closely with global teams to deliver commercial, client-focused solutions.
- Proactively identifying business development opportunities to support the firm’s growth.
Ideal Candidate
- Qualified in Ireland, England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction.Competition law experience (e.g. merger control, behavioural and investigations work) gained at a leading Iaw firm.
- Multi-jurisdictional experience of advising international clients.
- Excellent drafting skills, capable of delivering focused commercial advice.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and develop networks.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical expertise in competition and regulatory law.
- Commercial acumen with an ability to stay updated on key legal and business trends.
- Entrepreneurial approach to business development and client engagement.
- Resilience, flexibility and professionalism.
Values & Culture
The firm prides itself on its supportive and collaborative values while also being committed to supporting flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, down-to-earth lawyer to develop their career with a global law firm.
To express an interest or for more details, please contact Mared Roberts on +353 16392924 or via email: mroberts@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.
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