The Firm

At Addleshaw Goddard we not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them. A natural choice for FTSE100 clients and their equivalents in other markets and for the best talent, our people fulfil their potential in an environment where they are developed and valued. We put ourselves in our clients' shoes, as part of a team of effective business people as well as efficient lawyers.

As a firm, we aim to provide a positive experience to everyone who works here and our focus on financial, lifestyle and wellbeing benefits ensures that this experience goes beyond the nine-to-five.

AG is an equal-opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of a person's gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to having a diverse team and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities, particularly those from underrepresented demographics. We want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible, so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process to help you perform to your best.

The Group

Our Corporate and Commercial team comprises a highly regarded and dedicated group of transactional and commercial lawyers with diverse skill sets. The working environment is challenging, fast-paced and dynamic and would provide an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic solicitor that feels they should be getting more out of their career, better exposure to complex issues and direct engagement with clients whilst working in a busy and collegiate atmosphere.

The team act for a wide range of clients including public companies, private companies and international and domestic bodies across a broad range of industry sectors and advise on all areas of corporate and commercial law including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and refinancing, joint venture arrangements, private equity and venture capital investments and corporate governance. We pride ourselves in delivering commercial, practical and timely advice to our clients.

What will the role will entail?

Following this track record of success, we are now looking to expand the team and are keen to engage with lawyers who have an interest or experience in M&A (Public and Private), Private Equity and/or Equity Capital Markets work.

The ideal candidate will have experience of both working effectively in teams and in managing components of transactions independently, with specific experience in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions transactions and managing due diligence processes

We have a strong culture of support and collaboration and, as a member of the team, you will be encouraged to contribute to business and practice development activities. You can also be expected to be involved in the supervision and development of other team members

Who will you be?

You should have at least four years' general corporate experience in order to have gained the range of skills and expertise required for the position and a strong grounding in company law and transactional work. This experience should ideally have been gained in a leading Irish or international corporate law firm but applicants from other backgrounds will be considered if they can demonstrate the required level of corporate transactional experience.

You will also:

• Be a qualified Solicitor (in Ireland or England and Wales), ideally with a minimum of 4 years' relevant post-qualification experience in a corporate and commercial team in a top or mid-tier firm.
• Have excellent academic achievement with a minimum 2:1 degree
• The ability to actively support the management of complex transactions, liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other relevant disciplines as needed.
• Possess strong team skills, thriving in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, with like-minded people.
• Be able to demonstrate a strong service ethos, to meet the demands of top-flight clients on challenging and rewarding deals.
• Have excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Have a calm and measured approach to problem-solving;
• Have a flexible positive attitude towards work