Careers

Join one of Ireland’s fastest growing corporate law firms.

At Philip Lee we place a premium not just on legal knowledge but on the ability to push, prod and provoke.

Although no two law firms have exactly the same culture and outlook, differentiating between them can be a challenge. We have talented lawyers, each among the best in their field.  Depth of experience and the innovative intelligence that creates not just insight, but foresight: these are the qualities we value in Philip Lee.

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Careers

Join Our Team

Philip Lee welcomes highly motivated individuals who would like to develop their career in one of Ireland’s most progressive law firms. We are now recruiting legal professionals at associate and partner levels in:

  • Litigation
  • Corporate
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Finance
  • Tax
  • Planning and Environmental

Should you wish to learn more about our firm or current vacancies, please contact HR Director, Nicola McKenna in confidence on +353 1 237 3700.

Alternatively, CVs can be submitted confidentially to Nicola at nmckenna@philiplee.ie.

Training and Knowledge Management

We have invested heavily in technological solutions to ensure developments in the law, thought leadership, legal practice and advice are captured and disseminated throughout the firm. A Knowledge Management (KM) system has been developed which is tailored to best meet the needs of our individual practice areas to ensure they can access latest legal developments. The KM system provides a common platform that streamlines the process of accessing and using essential “Know How” from a mixture of internal and online information resources. The solution integrates with our internal databases including a Know How database and Library Management system. It also delivers a common approach to searching over 30 online information resources including a large number of Irish resources.

Consistent with our ethos of recruiting and training “best in class lawyers”, we also operate an inhouse training programme managed by a dedicated training and knowledge management executive, Nicholas Makin. Under Nick’s stewardship, each department within the firm is required to develop and implement training for all team members, with individual topics typically being the subject of seminars delivered by individual team members on a regular and co-ordinated basis.

Newly Qualified (NQ) Associates

Are you a Newly Qualified (NQ) associate ready to take the next step in your legal career?

Philip Lee LLP is a growing, dynamic firm with an expanding client base and a clear vision for the future. We are now looking for driven, forward-thinking NQ’s to join our teams. If you are ambitious, commercially aware, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

What we offer;

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Real opportunities for progression and development
  • Exposure to high-quality work across a variety of sectors
  • A culture that recognises talent and rewards contribution

Please submit your CV in confidence to careers@philiplee.ie.

Current Vacancies

The Summer Programme is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious students or graduates to join, our leading full-service law firm. Our Summer Programme is open to graduates and final year students who have completed or are enrolled in a Bachelor of Law or Master of Law course.

Philip Lee believes in fostering talent, empowering our people, and supporting their professional development throughout your traineeship.

The ideal candidate will have strong academics and prior legal experience. Please see our Intern and Trainee brochure below for further information.

Intern and Trainee Booklet 2026

Find out more about our Intern & Trainee programmes through our website page below.

Intern & Trainee Programme Page


The Firm

Philip Lee LLP is one of Ireland’s leading commercial law firms with offices in Dublin, Cork, London and New York. The firm has built a team of top tier lawyers who can advise on every aspect of business, both in Ireland and internationally. The firm acts for companies across all industry sectors and the lawyers at the firm are recognised for their ability to work through complex challenges and provide innovative solutions. Philip Lee LLP is the sole Irish member of Multilaw, a consortium network of over 10,000 lawyers in 100 countries worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to the Corporate team.
  • Manage the end-to-end file lifecycle using the firm’s legal case management system.
  • File management – importing guidelines, accessing documents, sending demand letters, and making sure files remain updated.
  • Prepare materials and information for internal and external meetings.
  • Client billing – coordinating the team’s monthly billing process, ensuring invoices are issued on time and accurately.
  • Diary management – making sure schedules are organised correctly and there are no conflicts with diaries.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to understand and respond to their requirements.
  • Maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
  • Ensure accuracy and speed in document production, coordinating with document specialists when required.
  • Manage travel arrangements and detailed itineraries.
  • Process time records and expense reports; and
  • Greet and liaise with clients and business visitors in a professional manner.

Candidate Profile

  • 3–5+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within a corporate department.  
  • Experience managing a portfolio of senior stakeholders within the legal field.
  • Experience using iManage or another case management system.
  • Experience using a billing platform (KeyHouse or other).
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in the strictest level of confidentiality.
  • Superb communication skills in both verbal and written format.
  • Time management skills that allow you to coordinate multiple competing tasks.
  • A positive, can-do approach to work, even in challenging situations.

Why Apply? 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team. The firm offers a collaborative and inclusive culture with a genuine focus on professional development and progression.

Benefits

At Philip Lee LLP we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment in which all of our people feel valued and can enjoy doing what they love, working together to provide a first-class service to our clients.  

Some of our employee initiatives include:

  • Philip Lee Sports Teams (e.g. soccer, tag rugby);
  • Participation in firm committees (Social, Wellness, Green, Pride, CSR, Pro Bono, and D&I);
  • On-site gym, subsidised fitness, and yoga classes;
  • Regular social events and team-building activities;
  • Mindfulness and wellbeing talks; and
  • A positive, can-do approach to work, even in challenging situations.

Please submit your CV in confidence to kknight@philiplee.ie.

Philip Lee LLP is seeking a talented and ambitious Tax Associate (1-5 PQE) to join our growing Tax team in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tax solicitor to develop their career within a highly regarded practice, advising domestic and international clients on a broad range of corporate, transactional and private client tax matters. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners and colleagues on high-profile and complex mandates across a variety of sectors.

Philip Lee’s Tax team provides strategic and commercially focused tax advice to a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, privately owned businesses, investors, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals.

The team advises on all aspects of corporate and international taxation, transactional tax structuring, private client matters, succession planning and cross-border investments, working closely with colleagues across the firm’s practice areas to deliver integrated legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Advise on domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, investments and corporate restructurings.
  • Assist clients with corporate reorganisation projects and intellectual property structuring.
  • Advise on succession and estate planning, intergenerational business transfers and personal tax matters.
  • Draft and review tax opinions, advisory memoranda and transaction documentation.
  • Conduct technical legal and tax research across a broad range of taxation issues.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across Corporate, Real Estate, Banking and other practice groups.
  • Support business development initiatives, client presentations and thought leadership activities.
  • Monitor developments in Irish and international tax law and assess their impact on clients.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Qualified as a solicitor in Ireland with 1-5 years’ post-qualification experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge of Irish corporate and international taxation, and be CTA qualified or on the way to CTA qualification.
  • Experience advising on transactional tax matters.
  • Exposure to private client tax advisory, succession planning or estate planning would be advantageous.
  • Excellent analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to advising clients.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to a high-performing team environment.

Joining Philip Lee LLP offers the opportunity to build your career within a leading commercial law firm recognised for delivering innovative and practical tax solutions to a sophisticated client base.

At Philip Lee LLP, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can thrive both professionally and personally.

Our benefits include:

  • Participation in firm committees including Social, Wellness, Green, Pro Bono, CSR and Diversity Committees.
  • On-site gym facilities.
  • Subsidised fitness and yoga classes.
  • Regular social and networking events.
  • Mindfulness sessions and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Team sports including soccer and tag rugby.
  • A collaborative working environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and development.

Please submit your CV in confidence to nmckenna@philiplee.ie.

Philip Lee LLP is seeking a highly creative, detail‑oriented Marketing Executive to join our dynamic marketing team. This role is ideal for someone with strong visual and design capability, excellent organisational skills and experience working within a professional services environment.

You will support the Marketing Manager and wider marketing team across campaigns, events, communications, design production and digital marketing initiatives, contributing directly to the firm’s brand visibility and business development objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Maintain and update the firm’s CRM system to ensure accurate, high‑quality data and support client targeting, segmentation and business development campaigns.
  • Assist in creating, scheduling and monitoring social media content and track digital analytics to inform decision‑making and optimise campaigns.
  • Assist the Marketing Manager in coordinating and supporting a range of client events, ensuring smooth organisation, effective communication and high‑quality delivery across all activities.
  • Design and produce high‑quality marketing materials including brochures, presentations, graphics and event collateral, working with internal teams to support campaigns, events, videos and PR.
  • Support content development for events, promotional videos and PR activity and liaise with external partners including PR agencies, trade publications and photographers to provide clear briefs and deliver high-quality outputs.
  • Provide support on sponsorship, advertising and broader brand visibility activity, helping ensure deadlines and standards are met.
  • Provide flexible, responsive support across the marketing team, assisting with ad hoc requirements and emerging priorities as needed.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent visual and design capability, with proven experience producing professional marketing materials.
  • High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Canva, PowerPoint, Microsoft 365.
  • Familiarity with HubSpot or other marketing automation tools.
  • Social media experience, particularly LinkedIn, including analytics.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent project, time and people management skills.
  • Detail‑oriented with strong written and verbal communication.
  • Strong team player with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.

Experience and Qualifications – Must Have:

  • Level 8 Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related discipline.
  • 4 years’ marketing experience working in a professional services environment (legal, financial, consulting, engineering, or similar).
  • Advanced proficiency in InDesign, Microsoft 365 and Canva.

Desirable:

  • Experience with CRM or marketing automation systems (HubSpot preferred).
  • Experience supporting video production or brand-led content.
  • Understanding of brand guidelines and corporate identity management.

Our benefits include:

  • Participation in firm committees including Social, Wellness, Green, Pro Bono, CSR and Diversity Committees.
  • On-site gym facilities.
  • Subsidised fitness and yoga classes.
  • Regular social and networking events.
  • Mindfulness sessions and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Team sports including soccer and tag rugby.
  • A collaborative working environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and development.

If you are a creative and organised marketing professional who enjoys working across varied projects, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV in confidence to Karen Knight at careers@philiplee.ie.

Philip Lee LLP’s Climate Projects team is internationally recognised as a market leader in climate change, carbon markets and sustainability law. The team advises project developers, investors, corporations, financial institutions, commodity traders, governments and other market participants on some of the most innovative climate and carbon market transactions globally.

We are seeking an ambitious Associate Solicitor (1-3 years PQE) to join our growing Climate Projects team. This is a unique opportunity to work on market-leading matters at the intersection of international climate law, carbon markets, project development, climate finance and sustainability regulation.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad mix of transactional, regulatory and advisory work across voluntary and compliance carbon markets, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, climate project development, carbon removals, sustainable aviation fuels, corporate climate strategies and emerging climate technologies.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with partners, counsel and senior associates on a wide range of matters, including:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating carbon credit purchase agreements, ERPAs, pre-purchase agreements, framework supply agreements and offtake arrangements.
  • Advising climate project developers, investors and corporates on project development, financing and investment transactions.
  • Conducting legal and regulatory research on international climate law, carbon markets and evolving climate policy frameworks.
  • Advising clients on regulatory developments, including Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, CORSIA, the EU ETS, the EU Carbon Removal and Carbon Farming Certification Framework, and related climate initiatives.
  • Assisting with legal due diligence exercises for climate project investments, acquisitions and financing transactions.
  • Preparing client memoranda, regulatory briefings, board papers and strategic advice notes.
  • Reviewing project documentation and advising on legal, regulatory and commercial risk allocation.
  • Supporting host country engagement processes and Article 6 authorisation requirements.
  • Monitoring international market and regulatory developments and preparing client updates and thought leadership content.
  • Participating in client relationship management, business development initiatives, industry working groups and conferences.

Skills and Experience

  • Qualified solicitor in Ireland and/or England & Wales.
  • 1-3 years’ post-qualification experience gained within a leading commercial law firm or relevant in-house environment.
  • Experience in commercial contracts, corporate transactions, projects, energy, infrastructure, finance, environmental law, ESG or regulatory matters would be advantageous but is not essential.
  • Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in climate change, sustainability, carbon markets and emerging climate technologies.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a collaborative and fast-paced international team.
  • Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading climate projects and carbon markets legal teams.
  • Exposure to pioneering international transactions and a diverse global client base.
  • Direct access to recognised market-leading practitioners in climate law and carbon markets.
  • A collaborative, entrepreneurial and supportive team environment.
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression in one of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice.

Applications should include a CV and cover letter outlining the candidate’s experience and interest in climate projects, climate finance and carbon markets.

Please submit your CV in confidence to nmckenna@philiplee.ie.

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