Advisory Counsel Grade III

Office of the Attorney General

Dublin

The Attorney General is the advisor to the Government in matters of law and legal opinion and provides the State with advisory, litigation, drafting and legislative services.

The Office now has a number of vacancies for Advisory Counsel Grade III, and a panel may also be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. Successful candidates will be assigned to the Office of the Attorney General but may be seconded to other Government Departments or Offices. 

Reporting to the Advisory Counsel Grade I, the Advisory Counsel Grade III will assist and advise the Attorney General in carrying out his functions. The role involves specialist advisory work in the fields of domestic, European and International law, participation in the formulation of legislation and legal policy, representing the State in international fora and advising on the conduct of litigation in which the State is involved. They may also be required to give legal advice to Government Departments and Offices.

Candidates must be called to the Bar of Ireland and be enrolled as a Barrister in the State or have been admitted and be enrolled as a Solicitor in the State and have significant practising experience in the State including advocacy in a court setting. In addition, they must have an ability to analyse complex issues and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

For more information and to apply, click here.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 26th of March 2026.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.