Associate - Banking

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Bonus

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Social events and initiatives

Job summary

A leading Irish law firm in Dublin is seeking a dedicated Associate Solicitor (NQ - 2 years PQE) to join their prestigious banking team. The successful candidate will provide legal advice to a diverse clientele, including major banks and investment funds. Strong communication, research skills, and excellent academic credentials are required. The firm offers a competitive remuneration package, hybrid working conditions, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NQ to 2 years PQE.
• Experience in banking and finance is an asset but not a necessity.
• Superior written and oral communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on transactional banking issues.
• Work with a diverse range of clients including banks and investment funds.
• Support senior solicitors with research, due diligence and regulatory considerations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Research skills

Pro-active teamwork

Team collaboration

Academic excellence

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Position

Associate Solicitor (NQ - 2 years PQE)

Practice Area

Financial Services - Banking

The Firm

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is a leading Irish law firm based in Dublin with representative offices in San Francisco, New York and London. The firm has been the fastest growing law firm in Ireland over the last decade. We are a business law firm with extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of Irish business-related law and with particular focus on the Energy, Technology, Financial Services, Built Environment, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Charities sectors.

We wish to recruit an associate (NQ - 2 years PQE) to join our highly regarded banking team. Be part of a progressive, flexible, and modern firm which values the contribution of all employees. Share your professional expertise with a diverse range of talented specialists to deliver outstanding service to our clients. We invite you to grow your career with us.

The Role

Our award winning, renowned team of transactional banking specialists is one of the largest in Ireland, providing domestic and international clients with unparalleled financial services sector experience. We have detailed knowledge of all transactional issues that can occur. Our clients include major domestic and international banks and investment banks, non-bank lenders, corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors and investment funds. We advise international and domestic clients on a range of topics including leveraged finance, acquisition finance, trade finance, commercial real estate, development finance and corporate restructuring.

Candidate Requirements

• NQ to 2 years PQE.
• Experience in banking and finance is an asset but not a necessity.
• Excellent communication and research skills.
• Pro‑active, working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent academic credentials (transcript will be sought after at offer stage) and superior written and oral communications skills are required.

Why MHC?

• Excellent remuneration and benefits package; pension, healthcare & bonus.
• Enviable client base and strong career progression opportunities.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Friendly, open and informal working atmosphere.
• Focus on employee involvement, wellbeing and success.
• Social events, clubs and initiatives (Green Team, Working on Wellness, subsidised fitness classes, MHC RISE, Diversity, Sports & Social and Art Committee).
• MHC knowledge and education programme to facilitate major development as a lawyer.
• Strong track record in CSR programmes, pro bono work and charitable efforts.

So if you like challenge, value autonomy, work well within a team, enjoy partnering with senior business stakeholders and love working with top notch clients then apply to join us @MASON, HAYES & CURRAN.