Competition & Regulation Lawyer

Competition & Regulation Solicitor 

Description
We are hiring for our client, a leading commercial law practice, seeking a Competition & Regulation Associate to join their top-ranked team in either Dublin or Cork. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model and the chance to work on some of the most high-profile and complex competition, antitrust, and regulatory matters in the Irish market.

This team is consistently recognised as a leader in competition and regulatory law, advising a prestigious international and domestic client base on significant merger control cases, antitrust investigations, economic regulation, and more.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Competition & Regulation Associate Job:

1. Work on landmark Irish and EU competition, antitrust, and regulatory matters.

2. Gain exposure to a broad, market-leading client portfolio spanning multiple industries.

3. Develop your career in a supportive, inclusive environment with hybrid working options.

The Role:
• Advise on Irish and EU merger control, foreign direct investment screening, and antitrust investigations.
• Support clients on state aid, foreign subsidies regulations, and public procurement matters.
• Provide strategic advice on sectoral regulation across industries including telecoms, energy, broadcasting, transport, and more.
• Manage complex, novel cases working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple practice areas.

The Person:
• Qualified lawyer with a strong academic background and proven experience in competition law.
• Highly client-focused, commercially minded, and comfortable managing a diverse workload.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to deliver quality advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic about deepening your expertise in competition, antitrust, and regulatory law.

The Reward:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working policy with the option to be based in Dublin or Cork.
• Opportunity to engage in a wide range of learning and development initiatives.
• Inclusive, diverse team culture with a commitment to supporting personal and professional growth.

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?
For further information and to apply for this Competition & Regulation Associate role, please contact Amy Davis, Specialist Recruitment Consultant – Legal at Hunter Savage. We are experts in niche recruitment across the legal sector, providing deep market insight to help you take your next career step with confidence. Visit our website for a full list of legal opportunities. Salary details are for guidance only and depend on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

Our client values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals can thrive. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you. All information disclosed will be treated confidentially.