Associate Lawyer - Corporate M&A

  • Location: Dublin, Ireland
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Experience: 2-5 years PQE
  • Salary: Competitive

Join one of Ireland's leading law firms, renowned for its comprehensive service in corporate and business law. With a history of over 100 years of legal excellence, we are looking for an ambitious Associate Lawyer to enhance our dynamic Corporate M&A Practice Group.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

  • Provide legal and commercial expertise to pioneering market participants, both domestic and international.
  • Work as part of cross-border and interdisciplinary teams to advise on various corporate activities.
  • Engage actively in business development and thought leadership initiatives, seeking opportunities for new work.
  • Draft legal documents clearly and concisely, using legal knowledge and commercial judgement to advise and assist clients.
  • Attend networking and marketing events to promote the firm and build professional relationships.
  • Develop and maintain reliable relationships with clients, ensuring the highest quality of service and acting in a diligent, entrusted, and professional manner.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years' relevant post-qualification experience in Corporate M&A.
  • Strong academic credentials.
  • Excellent analytical, technical, and drafting skills.
  • High level of commercial and business awareness.
  • Calm and measured approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong growth mindset that is open to feedback and adaptable.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
  • 25 days annual leave.
  • Immediate pension scheme.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including full gym and wellness programme.
  • TaxSaver and Bike to Work schemes.
  • Wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in internal committees.