Newly Qualified Solicitor

Full Job Description

We are seeking ambitious Newly Qualified Solicitors to join A&L Goodbody (ALG) across a range of practice areas. These opportunities are suited to individuals who want to begin their careers in a top-tier law firm, working alongside leading solicitors on complex, high-value and often market-leading matters for major Irish and international clients.

As a Newly Qualified Solicitor at ALG, you will gain broad experience within your chosen practice area and contribute to matters from an early stage. You will receive support and guidance from partners and senior solicitors while developing the technical expertise, commercial judgement and client relationship skills required for a successful legal career. The role offers structured learning, exposure to high-quality work and clear opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

Responsibilities

• Work with partners and senior solicitors on a range of client matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice.
• Take ownership of defined workstreams and manage matters through to completion under appropriate supervision.
• Participate in client calls and meetings and build effective client relationships.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Keep up to date with relevant legal, regulatory and market developments.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, business development and wider firm initiatives.

Practice Groups Recruiting

We are currently recruiting Newly Qualified Solicitors across the following practice groups:

• Litigation: Disputes & Investigations, Environment & Planning, Technology and Healthcare
• Corporate: Funds, Pensions, Insurance and Tax
• Banking: Financial Regulation, Structured Finance and Aviation Finance
• Property: Real Estate

Requirements

You will be a newly qualified solicitor with:

• Strong legal analysis, research and drafting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and workload management skills.
• A commercial and client-focused approach.
• The ability to work collaboratively and use sound judgement.
• A commitment to developing your technical expertise and taking on increasing responsibility.

Benefits

At ALG we pride ourselves on the high calibre of our employees. We place strong emphasis on career development and enabling our people to excel in their careers. Our work environment is friendly, professional and collaborative. In addition to working with a highly regarded team we offer:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Access to the firm’s marquee training and development programmes, delivered through the ALG School of Business and Law
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Pension and health insurance contribution, wellbeing contribution, life assurance, subsidised gym, restaurant and coffee shop
• Hybrid working policy

ALG is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 125 partners and over 1,000 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the leading Irish law firms in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2026 Guide. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2026 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2026. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level.

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered using new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

Accessibility

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.