We are seeking ambitious Associates and Senior Associates to join our client's and one of Ireland's highly regarded and expanding Corporate/M&A Group.
Our client is one of Ireland's largest and most forward-thinking law firms. With an innovative and contemporary approach to how a professional services firm can operate, they offer a collegiate environment and supportive infrastructure to help you develop your career. The firm acts as business advisors to a wide range of clients, including public and private sector entities, domestic and international businesses, professional firms, financial institutions, start-ups, and SMEs across sectors such as property, technology, construction, energy, logistics, retail, life sciences, healthcare, and financial services.
The firm has one of the leading corporate practices in Ireland. Their Corporate Group is a core practice area that provides dynamic, committed, and experienced services to both domestic and international clients, supporting businesses at every stage of development-from establishment and early-stage fundraising, through expansion, equity and debt financing, to restructuring, acquisition, or listing. The team advises on public and private M&A transactions, private equity deals, corporate finance, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, and corporate governance and compliance. A client-focused, solutions-driven approach, and a deep understanding of their clients' businesses are key to the firm's success.
Our client's Corporate/M&A Associates and Senior Associates are an integral part of their team, providing essential support across all aspects of corporate law.
Main Responsibilities
- Work as part of the core transaction team on domestic and cross-border M&A and corporate transactions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary and cross-border teams advising on various corporate transactions and investments
- Draft high-quality, clear, and concise legal agreements, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, shareholder and joint venture agreements, disclosure letters, corporate re-organization documents, and negotiate same
- Manage the completion of corporate transactions and investments
- For Senior Associates: supervise and mentor associates, solicitors, trainees, and paralegals
- Provide company law and other applicable legal advice to clients, with a practical, solution-focused approach that incorporates legal expertise and commercial judgment
- Build strong client relationships through effective client management, professionalism, and high service standards
- Participate in business development initiatives, attend networking and marketing events, and actively seek new work opportunities
- Effectively manage financial and risk management aspects of transactions
- For Senior Associates: oversee transaction/file management
Candidate Requirements
- At least 3 years' relevant PQE for Associates / approximately 6-7 years' relevant PQE for Senior Associates
- Strong academic credentials
- High degree of professionalism and integrity
- Excellent analytical, research, and technical skills, with strong legal drafting ability
- Proactive, practical, solution-focused, and results-oriented approach
- Ability to manage matters independently or collaborate effectively as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time-management skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines, while staying calm and objective under pressure
- Commercially astute with a keen understanding of the market and key legal and business developments
- Active interest in business development, internal and external networking
- Awareness of risk and compliance issues
- Ambitious and growth-oriented mindset
- For Senior Associates: proven experience in transaction, file, and client management
Why Our Client?
Our client offers a rewarding environment that encourages and supports talented individuals to reach their full potential. They provide a culture focused on growth, learning, and recognizing commitment, effective performance, and results. The firm offers excellent career progression opportunities and a competitive remuneration package, including:
- Excellent remuneration and benefits package, including pension, private healthcare, and bonus
- An enviable client base and strong career advancement prospects
- A friendly, collaborative, and informal working atmosphere
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
- A commitment to employee wellbeing, involvement, and success
- A strong learning and development culture with excellent mentoring, professional development programs, and skills training
- Coverage of professional membership fees
- A culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and corporate social responsibility
If you are an ambitious, talented corporate lawyer seeking a rewarding career with significant opportunities for growth, we would love to hear from you.
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