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.

What Can You Expect?

• An attractive, competitive salary and benefits package with excellent future prospects.
• A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture where we all look out for each other at all levels.
• Award winning state of the art technology and innovation including document automation and AI document review systems.
• Exposure to large and high profile international transactions.
• Extensive business development support and training giving you the chance to develop client relationships from early in your career.
• Access to our large network of professional support lawyers and firm wide and team education and training sessions and workshops.
• Regular engagement with senior lawyers and partners who genuinely care about your development and training.
• Secondment opportunities within our International offices.

The Group and Role

Our Corporate and Commercial team comprises a highly regarded and dedicated group of transactional and commercial lawyers with diverse skill sets. We have advised over 1000 companies operating in, to and from Ireland – the country named in the top three most attractive places in Western Europe for investment, and home to many world-leading, high performing companies. With our local presence in Ireland formed through a merger with Eugene F Collins, our full service team has been operating in the market for over 125 years – supporting clients in areas such as financial services, real estate, retail and consumer, technology and life sciences.

The working environment is, 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.

Located within our Corporate and Commercial Division, our Private Equity team has been trusted to deliver some of the best deals in the market by 15 of the UK's top 20 mid-market investors. Market data shows that in the last 5 years we have been involved in more sub-£500m private equity deals for UK investors than any other law firm, with our deals spanning nearly 40 different jurisdictions.

We help our clients build and execute their deal pipeline, and support their investments throughout their life to a successful exit. Every step of the way, we bring ideas and market insights to our clients in a way that they won't find anywhere else.

Following our recent merger, our Dublin office is seeking a dynamic lawyer (with partnership ambitions) at Managing Associate level to help grow its private equity practice in Ireland. You will have the benefit of being part of a long established Irish corporate firm with a strong corporate department and an International law firm, with a pre-eminent reputation in mid-market private equity transactions and an opportunity to help shape and develop the expanding private equity practice in Dublin.

Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years of general corporate experience in a leading Irish, UK or international corporate law firm, and ideally with experience of advising on private equity transactions, are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates applying for this position should:

• Be a qualified Solicitor (in Ireland, UK or internationally) , ideally with a minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification experience in a corporate and commercial team in a top or mid-tier firm, ideally with some experience of working on private equity transactions
• Have excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Have experience of both working effectively in teams and in managing transactions (or components of larger transactions) independently, with specific experience in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, investment documents and and managing due diligence/disclosure processes
• Have proven experience of managing files and interacting directly with clients
• Be highly motivated and willing to take responsibility for work requirements and client needs
• Have the ability to manage and prioritise tasks and to consistently meet deadlines
• Have the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships
• Have a calm and measured approach to problem solving;
• Have a flexible positive attitude towards work