Graduate Programme – Legal Graduate Roles

We are looking for law graduates with an interest in public service, digital regulation – cybersecurity, physical resilience, AI, cloud, data and telecoms/EU law.

What you will be doing 

Our two-year programme will give each graduate the opportunity to experience working in the public sector as a regulator, learning how we shape policy in tandem with our European partners and Government colleagues, and how we ensure access to ubiquitous, affordable, and high-quality digital and communications services and digital infrastructure which support users’ social and economic needs. ComReg is a dynamic organisation with a growing remit that will soon see us play a leading role in resolving the imbalance of power between providers and customers in the EU cloud market and ensuring that Ireland’s digital infrastructure can manage risks such as cybersecurity threats and those that threaten the provision of essential services.

You will gain experience in various legal fields, such as competition, EU, litigation and administrative law, as well as learning about consumer protection. You will develop skills in drafting, legal research, team-working, communication and stakeholder management. Members of the graduate programme will rotate across at least two ComReg divisions as well as the central General Counsel function and will be provided with ongoing support and ample opportunity for professional development.

What you will learn 

Our graduate programme offers an excellent springboard for your future career. On completion, you will be equipped with the skills and experience to match your academic background, making you a strong potential candidate for any future roles with us, or within the wider market.

Who are we looking for 

Our values of Integrity, Impartiality, Effectiveness, Excellence and Transparency are fundamental to everything that we do, and we strive to embed these in all our practices.

A requirement for our graduate roles is that you hold a degree or postgraduate qualification (a minimum of a (level NFQI Level 8) 2.2 degree) in Law (or a related legal discipline such as Regulation or EU Law and Governance/Policy/Economics or Criminal Justice). We welcome applications from individuals (including those embarking on a second career) who have graduated in Law or a related discipline between January 2023 and August 2025.

Additional requirements of the roles include:

• You must be available to start the role in September 2025, based at our Dublin HQ.
• A high degree of fluency in oral and written English
• It is essential to have the legal entitlement to live and work in Ireland for the full duration of the programme (September 2025 – September 2027).

What we offer 

• A competitive starting salary of €38,000 in year one rising to €40,000 in year two (subject to satisfactory completion of year one)
• City Centre location
• 28 days Annual Leave per year
• Blended working environment (typically two days in the office each week)
• Access to the ComReg mentoring programme
• Access to Wellbeing and diversity initiates
• Travel tax saver scheme, Access to Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a member-run sports and social club
• An assigned mentor for the duration of the programme
• Work laptop and iPhone
• Complimentary Tea/Coffee/Fruit

How to Apply 

All applications are processed via Occupop, our online applicant tracking system. Please upload a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your skills and how you can contribute to ComReg under the following competency areas:

• How you apply ‘Analytical & Critical Thinking’ to deliver projects and results.
• How you use your ‘Communicating & Influencing’ skills to achieve your goals.
• How you see ‘Teamwork’ as a key requirement in shaping your role within the organisation.

Assessment and Interview dates will take place late March/ early April 2025 and candidates must be available to attend in person meetings during this period.