Litigation AssociateTeam:LitigationDepartment: Public, Regulatory & Investigations Position(s): Associate Solicitor yrs PQE)Position Type: PermanentThe Firm:Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is a leading Irish law firm based in Dublin with representative offices in San Francisco, New York and London. The firm has been the fastest growing law firm in Ireland over the last decade. We are a business law firm with extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of Irish business-related law and with particular focus on the Energy, Technology, Financial Services, Built Environment, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Charities sectors.The Role:An exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and ambitious team within the Dublin officeWe are looking for an ambitious associate solicitor, ideally with a background in sensitive and complex litigation and investigations, to join our collegiate and supportive team, which is highly ranked in legal directories. Assisting a partner and a senior associate on a varied caseload, many of your clients will be charitable organizations, and there is scope for exposure to advisory work, particularly in respect of data protection issues and media interest. You will have significant contact with these clients, together with counsel, the courts and other parties. In addition, you will advise these clients on a wide variety of issues, including restorative justice processes and mediation, investigations and inquiries, information law (including confidentiality, privilege and data protection law), vetting legislation and related matters. Offering genuine career progression opportunity, this role suits commercially focused associate solicitors, who will relish the benefits of working alongside and learning from an experienced team.Candidate Requirements:1 - 5 years PQE, ideally with experience in some of the above practice areas, with a good knowledge of litigation procedures and practices. This includes experience of conducting research in respect of technical legal points and working with colleagues to undertake legal research tasks, dealing with case law and statute.Experience in attending hearings, settlement talks and consultations would be an advantage.Excellent academics.Strong focus on client service and the ability to manage multiple clients and an ability to get up to speed quickly on matters and to shift focus and direction with competing priorities and deadlines.Pro-active, working collaboratively within a team environment.Experience conducting research in respect of technical legal points and working with colleagues to undertake legal research tasks, dealing with case law and statue.The ideal candidate would:Be highly self-motivated and hard-working & have an ability to manage both their own caseload and work as part of a team in a collaborative setting.Have the ability to build strong relationships with clients, experts and counsel.Have excellent drafting skills & possess excellent attention to detail.Have good organisational and IT skills, with an interest in using technology to drive efficient work practices and to promote innovation in service delivery.Have excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.Have experience in MI reporting and attending file review meetings with clients.Be proactive in knowledge development and have a good awareness of current trends and decisions in sensitive and complex litigation and investigations.Have experience in healthcare/personal injuries litigation, and experience on complex litigation or investigations would be an advantage.Why MHC?Excellent remuneration and benefits package; pension, healthcare & bonus.Enviable client base and strong career progression opportunities.Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.Friendly, open and informal working atmosphere.Focus on employee involvement, wellbeing and success.Social events, clubs and initiatives (Green Team, Working on Wellness, subsidised fitness classes, MHC RISE, Diversity, Sports & Social and Art Committee)MHC knowledge and education programme to facilitate major development as a lawyer.So if you like challenge, value autonomy, work well within a team, enjoy partnering with senior business stakeholders and love working with top notch clients then apply to join us @MASON, HAYES & CURRAN.