Corporate/M&A Solicitors [1 to 7 Year + PQE]
* 22nd Nov 2025 : [Ref: EO182]
* Hybrid
: Dublin/Cork/Limerick/Galway/Belfast/London, Provincial
* Levels
: Solicitor, Associate, Senior Associate, Of Counsel and Salary Partner
Due to significant demand, we are seeking expressions of interest from ambitious
Corporate/Commercial Solicitors
looking to advance their career in 2026 by making a lateral move in Corporate. There has never been a better time to make a move.
Progress your career by moving and increase your earnings, working conditions/arrangements and raise your profile.
With enhanced/market leading salaries, accelerated progression on offer, we are recruiting for
Corporate
at;
Solicitor
,
Associate, Senior Associate, Of Counsel and Salary Partner
level. Our clients are leading Irish [large, mid-tier, boutique] and International [new entrants & established] firms.
We have long relationships [over 23 years] with our law firm clients nationwide but primarily based in; Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Kerry, London, Provincial firms. We can also facilitate corporate lawyers from leading Irish/International firms in Dublin looking for a move to London
.
Ideally you will have experience in all or some of the following [
Law firms have a preference for Corporate experience gained in Ireland
];
* Corporate/Commercial Solicitors
will ideally have a minimum of 6 months to 1 years PQE and/or trained with Tier 1/Tier 2/Tier 3 Ranked firms, Top/Mid or boutique law firms in Ireland, Northern Ireland or the UK. [You will be Irish, UK or Common Law qualified.]
* Those with relevant Corporate/Commercial experience looking to move back from In-House/Industry.
* Experience in M&A / Cross-Border M&A and Private Equity Deals
* Experience in corporate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, venture capital and private equity.
* Experience in shareholder agreements, joint ventures, corporate structures and company law.
* Exits including trade sales, mergers and IPOs.
* Seed capital and growth financing rounds.
* Corporate re-organisations/re-structuring's
* Corporate governance
* Excellent technical and drafting skills, with an exceptional attention to detail.
Please contact in confidence to discuss further.
** Please note, only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted **
CONTACT
Eamonn O'Reilly, Director on or email: (All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence)
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►
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