Legal Intern – Corporate & Renewables

Law Society; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Fieldfisher Ireland LLP is seeking a Legal Intern to join its Corporate and Renewables team in Cork on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role offers hands-on experience supporting solicitors on client matters, drafting and reviewing documents, and conducting legal research.

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate law degree or be in FE1/exams, with a keenness to develop in a forward-thinking firm.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, written and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Proactive, collaborative and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Interest in developing legal and commercial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience and training from legal professionals across all levels.
• Support solicitors and trainees on a variety of client matters.
• Attend team and client meetings.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with due diligence, file management and case preparation.
• Build your legal, commercial and communication skills.
• Conduct legal research.
• Receive regular feedback to support your professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Written skills

Research

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Undergraduate law degree

FE1 exams in progress

Open to any discipline degree

Job description

Fieldfisher LLP is a European law firm with market leading practices across many of the world’s most dynamic sectors. Fieldfisher LLP growing network includes more than 2,200 people across 28 offices throughout Europe, China and Silicon Valley, delivering highly commercial advice grounded in a deep understanding of their clients’ needs. Fieldfisher LLP act for a wide range of clients, including major social media platforms, high street brands, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, banks and global technology leaders. Clients choose Fieldfisher LLP for their commercial, pragmatic and innovative approach, delivered on time and on budget.

The role

Fieldfisher LLP are currently recruiting for a Legal Intern to join their Corporate and Renewables team. Fieldfisher LLP team advises both domestic and international clients on all aspects of their business operations and commercial contractual arrangements. Their expertise spans commercial contracts, corporate governance and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity fundraisings, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and corporate finance transactions.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to develop their legal career in innovative and forward-thinking firm. The role is suitable for candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree in law, or to graduates of a degree in any discipline, who are in the process of completing or sitting FE1 exams. The role will be a 6-month fixed-term contract initially, with the potential for extension. The successful candidate will be based onsite in Fieldfisher LLP Cork office.

As a Legal Intern at Fieldfisher Ireland LLP, you will:

• Gain hands on experience and training from legal professionals across all levels;
• Support solicitors and trainees on a variety of client matters;
• Attend team and client meetings;
• Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence;
• Assist with due diligence, file management and case preparation;
• Build your legal, commercial and communication skills;
• Conduct legal research;
• Receive regular feedback to support your professional development.

Ideal candidates will possess the following skills and experience:

• Strong communication, written, research and analytical skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise;
• A genuine interest in developing their legal and commercial knowledge;
• A proactive, collaborative and enthusiastic approach;

Competitive salary and compensation package offered.

Fieldfisher LLP Values

Fieldfisher LLP Values are at the heart of everything they do, and they commit to upholding these Values to each other, to their clients and to their communities.

• People First: to put colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all they do.
• Embracing ESG: to collectively leave things better than they found them.
• Collaboration: as the catalyst for success.

Fieldfisher is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note

Fieldfisher Ireland LLP aims to ensure equality of opportunity, and they are actively working towards improving the diversity of their staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.