Job Description
Solicitor Opportunities Expressions of Interest (1 to 7 Year PQE) 17th September 2024 (Ref: EO155) Hybrid: Dublin/Cork/Waterford/Limerick/Galway/Belfast/London Solicitor, Associate, Senior Associate, Of Counsel and Salary Partner level We are seeking expressions of interest from ambitious Solicitors looking to advance their careers by making a lateral move. There has never been a better time to make a move. With increased/enhanced/market leading salaries and hybrid working on offer, we are recruiting at Solicitor, Associate, Senior Associate, Of Counsel and Salary Partner level for various areas of law. Our clients are leading Irish (large, mid-tier, boutique) and International (new, recent entrants & established) firms. Solicitors will ideally have experience from leading Ranked firms, Top/Mid or boutique law firms in Ireland, Northern Ireland or the UK. Firms also open to speaking to qualified Solicitors currently In-House Legal Counsel, In-House Lawyer, Foreign Qualified Solicitor, Foreign Qualified Lawyer looking to transition back to Private Practice to accelerate their career. Also, significant interest in speaking Senior Solicitors at Of Counsel/Salary Partner/Junior Partner/Fixed Share Partner/Equity Partner level for senior level lateral appointments. Key current legal areas that our law firm clients are actively seeking to recruit in are; Live at 17th September 2024; EU/Competition/Antitrust(2 to 6 Year PQE) Irish/International Firms Energy, Projects, Renewables Partners, Senior Associates & Associates Various firms Construction/Procurement Recently Qualified to Partner Lawyer Contentious Construction Disputes 3 to 5 Year PQE Top Irish firm Corporate/M&A(1 Year PQE to Partner) Associates/Senior Associates Irish (Large & Mid-Tier) & International firms Data Protection/Privacy Irish/International Firms 2 years + PQE Contentious Data Protection / Privacy Lawyer Large firm, 2 Year + PQE EmploymentAssociates 1 to 5 Year PQE Irish/International Firms Employment Senior Associates, 3 Year +PQE Irish/International Firms Employment 1 to 5 Year PQE International Firm NEW ENTRANT Litigation/Dispute Resolution/Commercial Disputes 2 Year+ PQE Technology/IP (1 to 7 year) Irish & International firms Corporate Governance Lawyer Senior Associate 4 Year + PQE Top Irish Firm Professional Support / Knowledge Lawyers (PSL) 2 to 6 Year+ > Corporate/Litigation/FS/Regulatory Insurance Defence / Healthcare Solicitors >2 to 5 Year + PQE Senior Solicitor Insurance (Senior Associate/Director) Quick Path to Partner Asset Management & Investment Funds NQ to 6 Year/Partner Commercial Real Estate/Property 3-4 Year PQE Top 10 Irish Firm Finance/Capital Markets Lawyers (1 to 5 PQE) Leading Firms Technology & Innovation Associate/Senior Associate Solicitors (NQ-7 years PQE), Dublin or Galway Banking & Finance(1-6 year PQE) Irish Firms (Large & Mid-Tier) Planning & Environmental Associates/Senior Associates NQ to 7 Years PQE Real Estate/Commercial Property(2-6 year) x 4 Irish & International firms Associate/Senior Associates Financial Regulation & Compliance Min 2 years PQE Tax(All Levels to Partner) CTA Qualified and/or Solicitor/Accountant Various firms Commercial Disputes/Commercial Litigation Associates/Senior Associates Large & Mid-Tier Firms (Irish & International Firms) Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyers 2 to 6 Year Irish firms Insurance Defence Litigation Top Tier Firms 2 Year to Salary Partner (Cork, Limerick, Dublin) Finance/Debt Capital Markets(Law firm/In-House experience) 1 Year to 6 Year PQE Financial Regulation(1 year + PQE) Pensions Newly/Recently Qualified to 4 Year PQE Healthcare / Med NegSolicitors (Defence) 2 years + PQE Employment Partners, Senior Associates & Associates Various firms Technology/Privacy/Commercial 1-6 year+ PQE in Technology/Privacy/Data Protection/IP/IT Law Construction/Projects/Procurement Associates/Senior Associates NQ to 7 Years PQE Insurance (2 Year + PQE) Regulatory & Advisory Large Irish Firm FS/Funds Regulatory (All Levels) Irish/International Firms Professional Indemnity International/Irish Firms 2/3 Years PQE + Financial Services Regulation(3-6 year) Irish/International firms Appointments will be made at Solicitor, Associate, Senior Associate, Of Counsel, Salary Partner level depending on experience. Please contact in confidence to discuss further. Package/Reward/Progression: Extremely competitive market leading Salaries and Benefits Package on offer to the successful candidate together with genuine opportunities for career progression and development. Most Law firms are now offering hybrid working. ** Please note, only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role ** CONTACT Eamonn OReilly, Director on + or email: (All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence) At CareerSteps, for over 20 years we have been successfully guiding, coaching, and advancing the careers of professionals in; ? Legal Law Firms & In-House (Solicitors, Partners, Senior Associates, Associates, Of Counsel, In-House Counsel, Recently & Newly Qualified, Foreign Qualified Solicitor, Foreign Qualified Lawyer) ? Corporate Governance & Company Secretary ? Cyber Security/Information Security ? Data Privacy/Data Protection/AI Governance ? ESG, Compliance & Risk ? Forensics & eDiscovery, LegalTech ? Tax & Audit Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast, London, Remote. In that time we have worked with Legal Firms (Irish & International), Accountancy Firms, Advisory Firms, International Trust & Corporate Service Providers, Fund Governance Firms, Global Financial Services Organisations, PLCs, Large Technology Organisations, Telecoms, Banking & Insurance Companies. Skills: Solicitor Lawyer