Competition & Regulatory Lawyer (Associate / Senior Associate) - Ireland
Mared Roberts • October 15, 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced lawyer to join a top-tier Competition & Regulation team, recognised as one of Ireland’s leading practices and ranked “Elite” by Global Competition Review.
As part of this market-leading practice, you will be working with a broad international and domestic client base, advising on EU and Irish merger control, foreign direct investment, antitrust investigations, procurement and regulation across industries such as telecoms, energy, broadcasting and transport. You will also represent clients in competition litigation and advise on complex regulatory matters, collaborating with global teams to deliver commercially focused advice.
We are looking for:
• A qualified lawyer (Ireland, UK, or Commonwealth jurisdiction) with strong competition law experience.
• Experience managing multi-jurisdictional projects or advising international clients is advantageous.
• A client-focused professional with excellent drafting skills and strong commercial awareness.
The firm is known for its supportive, inclusive culture, flexible hybrid working model and commitment to developing its people.
If you are potentially interested, please contact Mared Roberts in strict confidence on +353 1 6392924 or email mroberts@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.
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