Junior Corporate M&A Solicitor

Beauchamps LLP; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

PHI income protection

Travel saver incentive

Bike to work

Wellness programme

On-site gym

Commission on new business

Exam support

Professional subscriptions

Sports & social club

CSR contributions

Job summary

Beauchamps LLP in Ireland seeks a junior Corporate M&A Solicitor to join the Energy & Natural Resources Team within PIE Group. You will work on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions for international clients, with training provided.

The ideal candidate will have NQ–3 PQE in Irish corporate law, strong drafting and organisational skills, and a commercial approach. The role offers a competitive package and the chance to develop in a leading energy practice.

Qualifications

• NQ–3 PQE in Irish corporate law and M&A transactions.
• Experience on wind and/or solar energy projects is advantageous but not required.
• Excellent drafting and organisational skills with a commercial outlook.

Responsibilities

• Draft and settle board minutes, letters of resignation, stock transfer forms and other completion ancillaries as part of share acquisitions and disposals.
• Corporate due diligence as part of asset and share acquisitions.
• Drafting and negotiating non-disclosure agreements and other similar commercial agreements.
• Preparing and filing CRO forms as part of share acquisitions and disposals.
• Providing support to the partners drafting and negotiating the core transaction documents – SPAs, SHAs, Disclosure Letters, etc.

Skills

M&A transactions

Corporate law

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Education

NQ – 3 PQE

Job description

Over the past two decades, BEAUCHAMPS established a reputation as one of the leading Irish law firms advising on renewable energy projects. Our award-winning Energy & Natural Resources Team has extensive experience representing developers, funders and investors in a wide variety of energy projects, with a combined generation capacity of over 4GW to date. We pride ourselves on being able to provide practical, cost efficient and solutions-focused advice from the feasibility stage right through to planning, financing and ultimate construction of the project.

Our firm has been part of the fabric of Irish business for over 220 years. We are proud of our heritage, our culture, and our client base. You will be joining a dynamic law firm where hard work, innovation and adaptability are rewarded.

We are currently seeking to recruit a junior Corporate M&A Solicitor to join our growing Energy & Natural Resources Team, which is part of our broader Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (PIE) Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established team with a strong reputation in the energy sector; to work on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions with leading international clients; and to further your career in this dynamic growth area.

Why Beauchamps’ Energy Team:

• You will be working on some of the largest, most innovative renewable energy transactions in the country;
• You will be advising some of the leading Irish and international developers and investors in the energy sector;
• You will be a key player in an award-winning team with an opportunity to grow your experience and establish your reputation in the Irish energy sector and our wider Projects, Infrastructure & Energy Group;
• You will be joining a dynamic law firm where hard work and innovation are rewarded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and settling board minutes, letters of resignation, stock transfer forms and other completion ancillaries as part of share acquisitions and disposals;
• Corporate due diligence as part of asset and share acquisitions;
• Drafting and negotiating non-disclosure agreements and other similar commercial agreements;
• Preparing and filing CRO forms as part of share acquisitions and disposals;
• Providing support to the partners drafting and negotiating the core transaction documents – SPAs, SHAs, Disclosure Letters, etc.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a NQ – 3 years PQE solicitor, with experience in Irish corporate law and M&A transactions.Experience on the corporate side of wind and/or solar energy projects would be an advantagebut is not a prerequisite for this role as training will be provided. He or she should have excellent organisational and drafting skills, strong attention to detail and be solutions focused, with a commercial outlook and common sense.

Competitive salary and compensation package offered including:

• Pension
• PHI income protection cover
• Travel Saver Incentive Scheme
• Bike to Work Incentive Scheme
• Wellness Programme
• Free on-site gym
• Commission Scheme - 10% on new business to the Firm
• Exam Support
• Professional Subscriptions Paid
• Active Sports & Social Club
• Charity and corporate social responsibility contributions