Corporate Associate / Of Counsel

Maples Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Competitive vacation packages

Educational assistance

Savings or pension plan

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Global mental wellness programme

Sports clubs and social events

Job summary

A leading legal and financial services firm in Dublin is hiring a Corporate Associate / Of Counsel. This role offers the opportunity to engage with international clients, providing tailored legal solutions in M&A and corporate finance. Candidates should have 4-8 years of relevant experience, ideally from a premier law firm, alongside a passion for business development. The firm promotes career growth and a collaborative environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years post-qualification experience from a leading Dublin law firm.
• Completed a minimum of a 2-year training contract.
• Understanding of the business of law and interest in business development.
• Outstanding academics and business acumen

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored legal solutions for international clients.
• Contribute to the corporate team in Dublin with a focus on client needs.
• Interact with various practice areas for seamless service.

Skills

M&A

Corporate finance

Venture capital

Private equity

Equity capital markets

Education

Relevant legal qualifications

Outstanding academics

Job description

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The Maples Group is a standard bearer in legal and financial services, trusted by many of the world's largest international corporations, private equity firms and investors. Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. We hire smart and sharpen smarter, arming talent with best‑in‑class resources and skills. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross‑cultural immersion. Our side‑by‑side legal and financial services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

About the Role

The law firm distinguishes itself with an enterprising and client‑focused approach, providing solutions tailored to our client specific needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join and to make a big contribution to a highly collegiate and focused team that operates at the top of the market in fast developing sectors which are set for growth whatever the prevailing domestic market conditions. The Maples Corporate team in Dublin works both for international, institutional clients and Irish established innovation driven enterprises. In the latter, the team acts as lead counsel facing up against counterparties represented by large international firms.

This is a position unique to the Dublin Private Practice market, to work within a small high‑end team with attractive demographics and real opportunities for progression. Associates will enjoy an unrivalled exposure to quality and visible transactions and will be provided the opportunity to build their profile in the market. The team is hugely collegiate and works very closely with the other Dublin practice areas to ensure a seamless and comprehensive service for its clients while supporting the associates in each team.

This role will allow the successful candidate every opportunity to make a name in the local market while developing their technical and client management skills in a mature, sophisticated and globally recognised business.

What You Bring

Applicants should have highly relevant experience in M&A and corporate finance and be looking for a long‑term career with the Maples Group. Candidates must have 4‑8 year's relevant post‑qualification experience and have completed a minimum of a 2‑year training contract. Both experience and training should have been completed with a leading law firm in Dublin or a major onshore jurisdiction. Outstanding academics are a must but so too is a real understanding of the business of law and an interest in business development.

Candidates will require experience in the following key areas: M&A, venture capital and private equity in its core areas of focus. Equity capital markets experience while not essential, will be given added weight.

This post requires significant attention to detail, professionalism, ability to multi‑task, and excellent organisational, prioritisation and communications skills.

Benefits & Rewards

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

Career Development

Our culture is built on collaboration and excellence. Working in a high‑performance environment offers significant opportunities for career progression and learning opportunities across our global network.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services

Company Overview

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Please note that it is Maples standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. All job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory background screening checks. Further details on the background screening checks will be advised to each candidate who receives a conditional job offer from Maples.

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