Job Description
Are you an entrepreneurial M&A solicitor with 4-5 years' PQE, looking for a role that offers flexibility, autonomy, and genuine opportunities for expedited career advancement? Spencer Lennox has been retained by one of Ireland's leading M&A departments, which is looking to expand its busy team with an ambitious corporate solicitor. Responsibilities Take a lead role on mid-market mergers and acquisitions ranging in value up to c€150 million. Engage directly with senior stakeholders in client companies, providing strategic advice and managing transactions from start to finish. Handle a variety of corporate finance matters, including structuring deals and advising on funding options. Advise clients on private equity and venture capital transactions, guiding them through investment processes and negotiations. Draft and negotiate joint venture agreements and shareholder agreements, protecting clients' interests Provide legal counsel on corporate reorganisations and restructurings, helping businesses adapt and grow. Why Join this Team Flexible and Autonomous Work Environment:The partners trust team members and do not believe in micromanagement. You will have the autonomy to manage your work and make decisions. Entrepreneurial Spirit: The firm values self-starters who are eager to take on responsibility and drive their own success. Meritocracy: Your progression is based on your performance. You have the opportunity to leapfrog up the career ladder based on merit, not just PQE. Balanced Hours: Deal flow is manageable, with downtime between transactions. Run Deals Independently:From drafting and project managing to taking calls and closing deals, you will have the opportunity to lead on transactions. Work on High-Profile Transactions:The team handles national and international corporate M&A, providing strategic, business-focused legal advice on complex domestic, cross-border, and multi-jurisdictional transactions. A Great Brand: The firms biggest source of business is referrals, testament to their strong reputation and award winning team. Candidate Profile Qualified as a solicitor in Ireland, or in the UK, with 4-5 years PQE in M&A gained with a boutique, mid-sized, or large law firm in Dublin or London. Strong expertise in M&A, venture capital, and private equity. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Proven ability to handle complex transactions and work effectively in a team. If this sounds like something you would like to learn more about, please contact Bryan Durkan, or apply via the link below today. All conversations with, and applications through, Spencer Lennox are strictly confidential. Skills: M&A Solicitor Corporate Lawyer Corporate Solicitor Benefits: Performance Bonus Signing Bonus Hybrid Working Policy