Corporate Associate (3-7 PQE) – DUBLIN

Offshore Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm specializing in corporate law is seeking a mid-level associate for its Dublin office. Ideal candidates will have substantial transactional experience, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, and must be able to advise on diverse corporate matters. This role offers the chance to work on significant cross-border transactions and develop client relationships within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have relevant corporate law experience.
• Experience in advising on mergers and acquisitions is required.
• Ability to draft and review transactional documents and provide legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Perform lead role on transactions and advisory matters.
• Draft and review transactional documents.
• Assist with due diligence exercises.
• Advise clients on Irish company law matters.
• Manage assigned matters and liaise with team members.

Skills

Domestic and international transactional experience

Corporate governance advice

Mergers and acquisitions

Drafting transactional documents

Job description

Job Details

Offshore Legal has been asked to source an ambitious and enthusiastic mid-level associate for a major client's Dublin office. The ideal candidates will have domestic and international transactional experience, advising on a broad range of corporate-law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, equity fundraisings, private equity, venture capital, shareholder / joint venture arrangements and corporate-governance advices. In this role, you will advise on domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate restructuring, Irish corporate governance and general commercial matters. Your work will be high quality, interesting and challenging. You will be given the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters representing clients located in Ireland as well as globally and have a diverse range of responsibilities including the following :

• performing a lead role on transactions and advisory matters;
• drafting and reviewing transactional documents;
• assisting with due-diligence exercises;
• reviewing applicable legislative provisions and advising clients on Irish company-law matters;
• managing assigned matters and liaising with other team members and colleagues within the Irish office and globally as needed;
• creating and maintaining relationships with client and industry contacts;
• keeping up to date with legal developments;
• participating in business-development activities; and
• assisting with the preparation of client advisories and updates and building your industry profile through their publication.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an internationally-focused, professional organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous professional development, mentoring and career development within a collegiate team-based environment. Candidates will preferably already be in Dublin or might be looking to return / relocate from London or other major (onshore / offshore) markets. Candidates must have the necessary passport / visa to allow them to work in Ireland as sponsorship will not be offered for this role.