Application Deadline:
6 July ****
Department:
Corporate M&A
Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380
Reporting To:
Corporate Partner
Description
Arthur Cox LLP is one of Ireland's leading law firms.
We are an "all-island" firm with offices in Dublin and Belfast.
We also have offices in London, New York, and San Francisco.
Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law.
With 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900, we provide a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks, and financial institutions and established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors.
Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook.
For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland.
For our clients, we work to deliver the best service and support.
With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
Background:
We have the leading practice in Ireland in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance.
Our general corporate and commercial experience in Ireland is unsurpassed and our Corporate and M&A Group is a dynamic player in Irish business.
Our Corporate and M&A Group is the largest Group in the firm and, combined with the strength and depth of the firm's specialist departments, advises on highly complex and innovative transactions.
We have been, and continue to be, involved in most large Irish M&A transactions and most of the major flotations of Irish companies.
We advise clients on public and private M&A, migrations, reorganisations and spinouts, joint ventures, and corporate governance.
We have also advised on many complex private equity transactions, acting for Irish and international equity sponsors, lenders, companies raising capital and management teams.
Our experience extends beyond transactional work and we also look after our clients through every stage of the company life cycle.
Constant innovation allows us to service our clients in the best possible way – we pride ourselves on being the first to devise and implement new structures for Irish companies.
Due to continued growth in our Corporate M&A Practice Group, we are seeking a talented and ambitious Associate (2–5 PQE) to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
Acting for pioneering market participants, domestic and international.
Provision of legal and commercial expertise.
Working as part of cross-border and interdisciplinary teams to advise on corporate activities.
Actively engaging in business development and thought leadership initiatives and seeking out opportunities for new work.
Drafting legal documents clearly and concisely, creating solutions using legal knowledge and commercial judgement to advise and assist all of our clients.
Attending networking and marketing events.
Developing reliable relationships with the firm's clients, ensuring the highest quality of service and acting in a diligent, entrusted and professional manner.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
2-5 years\' relevant post qualification experience
Strong academic credentials
Excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills
High level of commercial and business awareness
Calm and measured approach to problem solving
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Strong growth mind-set that is open to feedback
Adaptability
Benefits
We reward, encourage and support our talented people to reach their full potential offering excellent progression opportunities along with a market leading remuneration package and benefits including:
Competitive salary
Discretionary Bonus
25 days annual leave
Immediate pension scheme
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including full gym and wellness programme
TaxSaver and Bike to Work scheme
Wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in internal committees
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