Legal services occupiers in Dublin typically cluster in Docklands & Grand Canal, plan ~270 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($150–220/sqft), and pay around 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on Class A.

• Preferred submarket: Docklands & Grand Canal.
• Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($150–220/sqft).
• Plan ~270 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD).
• Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Dublin: 86/100.

TL;DR

• Preferred submarket: Docklands & Grand Canal.
• Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($150–220/sqft).
• Plan ~270 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
• Class A rent context: 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD).
• Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
• Talent depth in Dublin: 86/100.

Where they cluster

Legal services occupiers in Dublin typically anchor in Docklands & Grand Canal. Tech (Google, Meta, Salesforce, LinkedIn), banking, professional services.

What they pay

Class A rent in Dublin runs 65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) on a 10-year lease with 12 months free. Trophy submarkets command a 20–40% premium above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical legal services fit-out targets high-end specification at $150–220/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 270 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount legal office in Dublin typically targets 27,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Partner-track talent concentrates near courts and finance districts; library, conferencing, and partner-office programming drive high sqft/seat. Deep tech, pharma, finance, and legal services talent. EU talent pool accessible without immigration friction. Strong feed from TCD, UCD, and the broader Irish university system.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 12.5%. FRI (Full Repairing and Insuring) leases dominate. 10-year terms with tenant break options at year 5 standard. Free rent of 9-15 months and TI of €60-€110/sqm typical.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where do legal services occupiers lease office space in Dublin?

Most cluster in Docklands & Grand Canal. Rent runs ~65 EUR/sqft ($78 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do legal services occupiers run in Dublin?

Typically high-end at $150–220/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a legal services occupier plan in Dublin?

Plan ~270 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 27,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the legal services vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541110.

What is the talent index in Dublin?

86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Related

• Legal services — global overview
• Dublin — full city profile
• Financial services in Dublin
• Asset management in Dublin
• Investment banking in Dublin
• Big tech in Dublin

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

• CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
• JLL Office Insight — JLL
• Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
• Savills World Research — Savills
• Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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