Head of M&A – Corporate Solicitor

Law Society; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern Cork offices

Access to IT systems

Online legal resources (Bloomsbury &%A

Job summary

Shields Sadleir LLP in Cork city centre seeks a Corporate Solicitor to head up and grow the mergers and acquisitions practice. The role focuses on advising on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, coordinating transactions and developing strong client relationships.

Minimum 5 years' PQE required with a keen interest in M&A, corporate transactions and technology-driven practice growth. Excellent IT and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience with relevant corporate and commercial experience, including mergers and acquisitions. Less experience may be considered for an exceptional candidate.
• Strong interest in business, corporate transactions and developing a mergers and acquisitions practice
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong interest in continuously upskilling to the latest technology
• Strong organisational skills, good case management and attention to detail
• Ability to manage transactions efficiently, meet deadlines and coordinate multiple workstreams
• Friendly and efficient communication with clients
• Commercially aware Early applications advisable.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings and other strategic transactions
• Advising companies, shareholders and investors on corporate and commercial matters
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements and investment documentation
• Developing the mergers and acquisitions department, supervising matters and supporting business development initiatives

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor qualification in Ireland

Job description

Shields Sadleir LLP in Cork city centre seeks a Corporate Solicitor to head up and grow the mergers and acquisitions practice. The role focuses on advising on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, coordinating transactions and developing strong client relationships.

Minimum 5 years' PQE required with a keen interest in M&A, corporate transactions and technology-driven practice growth. Excellent IT and MS Office skills are essential.