Associate Solicitor - Corporate M&A - 3-5 Years PQE (Hybrid Role)

Rdj Llp; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to work support

Hybrid working

Job summary

RDJ, a leading Irish corporate law firm, invites applications for an associate to join the Corporate and Commercial Team based in Cork or Galway. The role offers hybrid working and a permanent, full-time arrangement.

We seek applicants with at least three years of corporate M&A experience and strong credentials to service a diverse client base. Acting for Irish and international clients, you will handle mergers, acquisitions, governance, and joint ventures while collaborating with tax,

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of general corporate M&A experience in a leading Irish or international corporate law firm.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to handle corporate/transactions across a broad range of matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advising on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and other corporate transactions.
• Providing corporate governance and restructuring guidance to Irish and international clients.
• Collaborating with other units to deliver coordinated legal advice (tax, employment, property, regulatory).
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines while delivering high-quality work.

Skills

Commercial acumen

M&A experience

Teamwork & independence

Communication skills

Academic credentials

Solicitor PQE 3+

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

• Area: Corporate and Commercial
• Experience: 3-5 years
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Cork,Hybrid

Please Note: We are looking for direct applicants ONLY, recruitment agency assistance is not required at this time.

Ready to put your ambition into action? To work alongside bright minds, be part of supportive teams and to answer the questions that make a real difference to businesses? Discover a career at RDJ.

RDJ are a leading Irish corporate law firm combining the sharpest legal insight with human intelligence to deliver long-lasting business impact. By investing in the potential of our people and the relationships that create winning teams, we are the legal advisor of choice to some of the most innovative and ambitions companies across the globe and employer of choice to the best talent.

Empowering our clients with answers, not options in diverse areas of the Irish economy.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an associate to join our Corporate and Commercial Team based either in Cork or Galway. The team comprises a highly regarded group of corporate and commercial lawyers spread across our three offices in Cork, Dublin and Galway. We share a passion for delivering commercial solutions to the legal issues faced by our clients and take real pride in what we do.

Acting for a broad mix of Irish, international, private and public sector clients, the RDJ corporate team advises on all areas of corporate and commercial law including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, corporate governance, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures. Our corporate team also works closely with other specialist units within the firm to offer coordinated legal advice on areas such as tax, employment, commercial property, and a range of regulatory and restructuring matters.

This is a full-time permanent role with hybrid working and flexibility available

Background and experience:

Associates with a minimum of three (3) years of general corporate M&A experience in a leading Irish or international corporate law firm are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills Required:

• Commercially astute with a strong business sense
• Experienced in both working as part of a team and independently, with specific experience in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Manage internal and external client relationships
• Have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure that deadlines are consistently met
• Have excellent academic credentials
• Be a qualified Solicitor with a minimum of three (3) years relevant post qualification experience

We offer leading wellbeing initiatives, support for employees walking or cycling to work and respect for our people’s work-life balance. We’ve been recognised as leaders in workplace wellbeing by Ibec, as well as earning the KeepWell Mark and being listed in Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 Companies 2026.

ESG Commitments

At RDJ, we are committed to sustainability in all aspects of our business. RDJ not only prioritises creating a healthy working environment for all employees, but goes beyond, in striving to promote the protection of the natural environment around us. We also endeavour to create an environment whereby diversity is championed, and each individual is valued and recognised for the unique contribution that they make.