Associate lawyer role in a market-leading litigation practice, advising domestic and international clients on commercial and corporate disputes, transactions, and alternative dispute resolution. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, providing commercial advice, supporting business development and thought leadership, mentoring trainees, managing client relationships, and collaborating on cross-border matters. The role requires 4+ years of post-qualification experience, strong legal and drafting skills, commercial awareness, and effective prioritization.
Arthur Cox LLP is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. We are an “all-island” firm with offices in Dublin and Belfast. We also have offices in London, New York, and San Francisco. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law.
With 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900, we provide a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks, and financial institutions and established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors.
Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland. For our clients, we work to deliver the best service and support. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
Background to the role:
Our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Investigations practice is market leading. We have wide-ranging experience in all types of commercial and corporate disputes, including those arising from commercial agreements and operations, the financial markets, mergers and acquisitions, share dealings and other corporate and banking transactions. We also assist clients to prevent disputes before they occur.
With 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900, we provide a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks, and financial institutions and established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors.
Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland. For our clients, we work to deliver the best service and support. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
Background to the role:
Our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Investigations practice is market leading. We have wide-ranging experience in all types of commercial and corporate disputes, including those arising from commercial agreements and operations, the financial markets, mergers and acquisitions, share dealings and other corporate and banking transactions. We also assist clients to prevent disputes before they occur.
We have expertise in all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitrations, mediations, conciliations and expert determinations. Our international arbitration team acts for clients in high-value, multi-party and complex cross-jurisdictional arbitrations for clients in every business sector.
Location: Dublin Ireland
Working model: Hybrid, Permanent
Practice Group: Litigation
Overview of the role:
This role offers significant scope for growth and evolution, and a successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their exposure across product types and sectors, taking on increasing responsibility as they develop.
You will:
- Contribute to business development and thought leadership, and support trainee solicitors through coaching and supervision.
- Use legal technology and GenAI tools responsibly (e.g., document automation, drafting aids), following firm policy and practice group playbooks.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting for pioneering market participants, domestic and international.
- Provision of legal and commercial expertise.
- Working as part of cross-border and interdisciplinary teams to advise on corporate activities.
- Actively engaging in business development and thought leadership initiatives and seeking out opportunities for new work.
- Drafting legal documents clearly and concisely, creating solutions using legal knowledge and commercial judgement to advise and assist all of our clients.
- Attending networking and marketing events.
- Developing reliable relationships with the firm's clients, ensuring the highest quality of service and acting in a diligent, entrusted and professional manner.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 4+ years' relevant post qualification experience
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills
- High level of commercial and business awareness
- Calm and measured approach to problem solving
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong growth mind-set that is open to feedback
- Adaptability
- Pragmatic, hands‑on problem‑solver; calm under pressure; outcome‑focused.
- Collaborative team player with a track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Curious and growth‑oriented, committed to continuous learning and improving how we deliver for clients.
Why Join Us?
Our Litigation Practice Group is consistently ranked as a market leader, and you will be joining a team at the centre of Ireland’s position as a global Litigation hub. Here is what sets us apart:
- Unrivalled deal flow. We act on some of the largest and most in the Irish market. You will work on headline transactions from day one.
- World-class clients. You will build relationships with senior decisionmakers and become a trusted adviser they turn to.
- Real responsibility, real progression. We give our Associates genuine ownership of matters and a clear career path. You will not be a small cog in a large machine — your contribution will be visible and valued.
- A collaborative, supportive culture. We combine the rigour of a top-tier practice with a genuinely collegial working environment. Partners are accessible, mentoring is embedded, and we actively invest in your professional development.
- Innovation and influence. Arthur Cox has an independent, entrepreneurial spirit. We encourage our lawyers to shape the market — through thought leadership, client secondments and engagement with regulators and industry bodies.
What Success Looks Like:
- On‑time, well‑controlled closings with minimal re‑work and clear post‑completion hygiene.
- High client satisfaction reflected in repeat mandates and positive feedback.
- Consistent document quality and knowledge contribution (precedents, playbooks, clause libraries).
- Proactive collaboration across practice groups and smooth teamwork on multi‑disciplinary matters.
Benefits
We invest in our people. Alongside excellent progression opportunities and a market-leading remuneration package, you will enjoy:
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary Bonus
- 25 days annual leave
- Immediate pension scheme
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including full gym and wellness programme
- TaxSaver and Bike to Work scheme
- Wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in internal committees
About
Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms and provides a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks and financial institutions, established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors. Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, the firm has led the way in the legal field in Ireland, delivering the best service and support for our clients. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way. Arthur Cox LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of society. Please advise if you have any additional requirements, we will happily assist. Any information disclosed by you in this regard will be kept strictly confidential and shared within the firm only as necessary and with your consent. Reasonable accommodations provided for the purposes of your interview or which you may require during your employment will not be taken into account in hiring decisions.
Arthur Cox Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
Ten Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, D02 T380
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