Litigation Associate - Dublin

Mia Barry • May 1, 2026

A growing litigation firm in Dublin, with a genuinely unique offering in the Irish legal market, are now seeking to hire a litigation solicitor to its growing team.



This firm specialises in litigation law! They handle disputes, investigations and international arbitration and offer specialist advise to commercial clients wanting to pursue justice in Ireland. The firm is gaining a reputation for succeeding in high stakes litigation cases and you could be part of their exciting journey.


You will get an opportunity to work with market leading legal experts in commercial litigation, regulation, investigations and arbitration. The firm works across a variety of sectors like property, technology, corporate, sports & entertainment, funds, financial services etc. giving you the opportunity to gain wide and varied expertise and also to specialise in what you are interested in.


The firm is pioneering a flexible and dynamic working environment where excellence is fostered through helping clients pursue justice, not being micro managed. They offer a 4 day working week (40 hours) and no time recording. They seek a lawyer who has the courage to back themselves wanting to grow and succeed and who sees the opportunity that joining a growing litigation firm will bring to their career.


You will be a litigation lawyer with 2-3 years’ PQE, gained in a commercial litigation environment.


You will have a desire to be part of an up-and-coming law firm. You will have a commercial mindset with an eye for detail and a drive to work in an independent and grown up environment with flexibility.


The firm offers a very attractive package with excellent salary, healthcare, pension and profit share and a hybrid and flexible working environment.


If this opportunity appeals to you and you want to hear more – please contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or you can email mbarry@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.

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