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Fieldfisher LLP is a European law firm with market leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. Fieldfisher's network has more than 1,800 people working across 23 offices providing highly commercial advice based on an in-depth understanding of their clients' needs. 

Fieldfisher Public and Regulatory department is comprised of several specialised sub-teams. With a team of 37 solicitors, they are the largest of our kind in Ireland, offering unparalleled legal advice and representation to CEOs, Boards, and Councils of public bodies.

Fieldfisher provide comprehensive guidance on all aspects of their clients’ functions and duties, including policy advice, governance, statutory interpretation, and managing legal challenges. They also act for well-known social media sites and high street coffee chains as well as pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical devices companies, energy suppliers, banks and technology leaders. Clients choose to work with Fieldfisher because they deliver commercial, pragmatic and innovative solutions through their exceptional legal expertise and experience, on time and on budget. 

The Roles

Fieldfisher is growing their team! Due to Fieldfisher continued growth and ambitious plans for the future, they are seeking to recruit Solicitors / Associate Solicitors to join their Public and Regulatory department. Join Fieldfisher team and you will contribute towards a rewarding and varied caseload, including investigations, litigation, enforcement, regulatory prosecutions, statutory interpretation and public and administrative law.

You will be given ample autonomy in your role, in a supportive and collaborative team environment. These roles require provision of expert legal advice, underpinned by a sound commercial understanding of client needs and expectations. If you are keen to progress in a forward-thinking firm and gain exposure to an exciting and varied range of work, they want to hear from you! 

The successful candidates will gain invaluable experience in:

• Advising professional regulatory bodies in respect of the management of fitness to practise/disciplinary complaints received, from preliminary stage through to sanction.

• Advising on all elements of the investigation, preparation and presentation of cases for hearing before disciplinary Committees and Boards/Councils/Tribunals of regulatory bodies.

• Advising clients in respect of Superior Court litigation, including judicial review, statutory appeals, sanction confirmation applications and urgent applications.

The successful candidates will have the following skills and experience: 

• 1+ years' experience in Public and Regulatory and/or Administrative Law (although all suitably qualified, including more experienced candidates will be fully considered);

• Litigation experience, particularly in the field of judicial review;

• A strong commercial focus and business acumen;

• Ability to foster trusted relationships with our clients;

• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail;

• Strong organisational and time management skills;

• Team player with strong communication skills;

• A good work ethic with a positive "can do" attitude and approach to work.

To apply 

To apply for these roles, please submit your CV and Cover letter to HR.Ireland@fieldfisher.com or if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role confidentially please contact Karen Dempsey, Human Resource Director on 01 8280600. Competitive salary and compensation package offered along with hybrid working being facilitated.

Fieldfisher Values

Fieldfisher Values are at the heart of everything they do and they commit to upholding these Values to each other, to their clients and to communities.

• People First: to put colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all they do.

• Embracing ESG: to collectively leave things better than they found them.

• Collaboration: as the catalyst for success.

Please note Fieldfisher LLP aims to ensure equality of opportunity and they are actively working towards improving the diversity of their staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

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