Your New Company

A leading UK & Irish Law firm are recruiting for an experienced Finance & Operations Manager to support its’ Partners and the Senior Management Team in the running of their growing their Dublin office.

This role covers the full life cycle of financial management and budgeting as well as performance management and process improvement.

Your New Role

As the Finance & Operations Manager, you will have responsibilities primarily across Finance, Management and Process Improvement.

Finance Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management accounts preparation, including and not limited to detailed analysis of fee earner utilisation, WIP & AR analysis by department, billings and collection review, revenue analysis preparation.
• Cash flow reporting on a weekly basis.
• Ensure timely processing of day to day transactions with the support of a finance assistant.
• Balance sheet reconciliations for month end reporting & bank reconciliations weekly.
• Preparation and submission of VAT & VIES returns.
• Compliance with Law Society Solicitors Account Regulations.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements for year-end audits.
• Ad hoc projects as required.
• Ad hoc requests from fee-earners, business heads and partners as required.
• Credit control.

Management Responsibilities

• Analysis and support for decision-making to the Partners of the Firm and Senior Management Team.
• Overseeing and supporting a finance assistant and support staff ensuring appropriate allocation of tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively on recommendations for the business to the Partners.
• Interaction with auditors and supervision of members of the finance and admin team.
• Supporting the Senior Managers in the HR function.
• Work with our outsourced IT and case management teams on implementation of system and new process projects.
• Provide support and input to annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Working directly with the heads of business areas on each of their budget area.
• Supporting the Partnership in the day to day running of operational aspects of the Firm (e.g. setting fee earner targets, identifying and allocating resources, procurement, providing input as required to pitches and tenders).
• As part of the HR function, to provide input for salary review, bonus submissions, promotions, recruitment and integration, performance reviews.

Process Improvement:

• Identifying areas where business performance within the Firm could be improved and work with the Partners to compile business cases for change projects and process improvements.
• Acting as firm sponsor as required for process improvement projects, ensuring that the appropriate skills are deployed in order to bring about the required improvement in processes, technology and/or working practices.

What you’ll Need To Succeed

As the Finance & Operations Manager, you will hold the below criteria;

• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACA or ACCA) with 3+ years PQE OR a Part-qualified with 5+ years responsibility for finance and practice management in a firm of solicitors, with strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Legislation.
• Strong finance and analytical skills, including experience of providing monthly management accounts.
• Experience of working with solicitors accounts preferred. 
• Strong experience of working with Excel and manipulating large amounts of data.
• Strong and confident communication skills, both orally and in writing, with the ability to interact with senior members of the business and build strong working relationships.
• Experience in handling human resourcing processes including recruitment and performance management.
• Organised and able to handle multiple demands and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to convey complex financial and accounting concepts in a clear and straightforward manner.
• The ability to work collaboratively with the business and challenge where appropriate.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting discussions with senior business managers (experience gained in a professional services environment and with implementation experience of Practice Evolve would be a strong advantage).

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Finance & Operations Manager you will receive a competitive salary, generous benefits package and 25 days annual leave.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

A leading legal Regulatory body in Belfast are conducting a search for a Regulatory Conduct Officer to join their team in Belfast, on a full time permanent basis.

Salary scale for the post is dependent on experience ranging from £35,896 to £43,495

The principal ancillary benefits are:

• Individual Private medical insurance with immediate opportunity to benefit. Employee portal and mobile apps for support and claim assistance. 
• In addition to the normal public and bank holidays, a leave entitlement of 25 days per annum.
• A contributory pension scheme, to which the employer contributes at a rate of 10% of the salary.
• Death in Service at 4 times gross salary.
• Income protection in the event of long-term illness with added benefits of Employee Assistance Programme, Be Well Helpline, Later Life Care, Virtual GP, Mental Health Services, Online Physiotherapy Service, Second Medical Opinion, Medical Concierge, Nurse Support Services, Long-term chronic condition support, Vocational rehabilitation support, and financial protection.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Tech Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Affinity schemes with local organisations, i.e., Victoria Square, Q Parking, Agnew Corporate, and Kingsbridge Private Hospital.
• Annual Health and Wellbeing Events

Your New Role

As the Regulatory Conduct Officer you will be responsible for processing correspondence, assisting in the initial assessment of complaints regarding the conduct of a solicitor, registering complaints for investigation, handling telephone enquiries from complainants and solicitors as required. 

You will also have administrative responsibility for ensuring that complaint correspondence is retained on the organisation's CRM casework system and for providing support by dealing with enquiries received from solicitors and other parties.

The main duties of the post include:

• To investigate and respond to complaints in accordance with the Solicitors (NI) Order 1976 as amended, under the direction of the Head of Professional Conduct. 
• To have initial contact with members of the public, dealing with first stage calls, to have continued contact with members of the public and solicitors as required. 
• To consider suitable resolutions to complaints under the direction of the Head of Professional Conduct. 
• To provide initial assessments of complaints. 
• To provide Head of Professional Conduct with applicable complaint statistics and data. 
• To assist in the provision of ad hoc reports as requested concerning complaints and other feedback.
• To communicate effectively with members of the public, the solicitor’s profession and third parties both by telephone and in writing.
• To assist the Head of Professional Conduct in the updating of internal procedures and protocols, to maintain the effective investigation of complaints.
• To respond to enquiries received from solicitors and members of the public regarding individual solicitors and firms in accordance with the Solicitors (NI) Order 1976 as amended. 
• Investigate and manage a variety of complex cases with a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation, policies and procedures including gathering, analysing, and evaluating evidence and making decisions relating to the direction of the investigation. 
• Ensure that investigatory processes are carried out in accordance with established organisational procedure, legislative requirements and that methods of investigation comply with best practice.
• To report and present on the findings of an investigation and regulatory items to the Professional Conduct Committee.
• Assume responsibility for personal case load, planning and prioritising as required to ensure timescales and deadlines are met.
• Analyse complex, sensitive and/or contentious information, exercise professional judgement and decision-making in relation to cases.
• Produce analytical and evidence-based reports, with proposed recommendations.
• Draft formal documentation for use within the conduct and complaints process.
• Instruct, support and guide agent solicitors in the preparation of cases referred to the Solicitor Disciplinary Tribunal. This includes attending any review meetings and hearings as a representative of the Law Society.
• Participate in regular casework meetings, reporting to management with recommendations and providing up to date accurate information about cases.
• Maintain full and accurate records securely in respect of all investigations, whether kept manually or electronically, in line with information governance policies and to ensure accurate statistics can be produced.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Compile and analyse statistics relating to the work of the conduct department.
• Undertake other duties that may reasonably be requested which are appropriate to the level of the post.
• Respond proactively to colleagues, participate in team working, work to corporate policies and procedures and contribute to the business of the Law Society.
• Participate in internal and external project groups as required.
• Continually review processes and procedures and develop frameworks and tools for their improvement. 
• Undertake relevant training and where required deliver training to others.
• Work within a performance management framework, including participation in supervision and appraisal processes.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties deemed necessary for successful delivery of the organisation's objectives.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate, looking for a unique opportunity to transfer their experience. 

The post holder will support the Professional Conduct Manager and the Head of Professional Conduct dealing with matters of regulation and professional conduct. 

This role would be particularly suitable for someone with operational experience of working in a law practice.

What You Need To Succeed

To make an application to the Regulatory Conduct Officer role, you will fulfil the criteria below;

Essential

Experience:

• Possess a degree in law and at least two years relevant experience to include experience of formal investigation. OR 
• At least five years relevant experience to include experience of formal investigation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other commonly used office packages.
• Strong IT and typing skills. 
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Good team working skills and the confidence to motivate a team.
• The ability to manage your own workload and supervise the work of others as required.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills with an ability to review a large volume of materials to clearly identify relevant facts. 
• The ability to apply sound judgement to ensure that decisions are taken in accordance with Departmental procedures and policies. 
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads.
• A problem-solving approach to work.

Desirable: 

• Experience of working in a regulatory context.
• A relevant qualification in investigation/complaints handling.

Shortlisting

A shortlisting exercise will take place week commencing Monday 30th June 2025.

Interviews

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 7th July 2025.

A CV and covering letter of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria must be submitted by 5pm, Friday 27th June 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Regulatory Conduct Officer you will receive a salary for the post ranging from £35,896 to £43,495, dependent on experience.

The other principal ancillary benefits are:

• Individual Private medical insurance with immediate opportunity to benefit. Employee portal and mobile apps for support and claim assistance. 
• In addition to the normal public and bank holidays, a leave entitlement of 25 days per annum.
• A contributory pension scheme, to which the employer contributes at a rate of 10% of the salary.
• Death in Service at 4 times gross salary.
• Income protection in the event of long-term illness with added benefits of Employee Assistance Programme, Be Well Helpline, Later Life Care, Virtual GP, Mental Health Services, Online Physiotherapy Service, Second Medical Opinion, Medical Concierge, Nurse Support Services, Long-term chronic condition support, Vocational rehabilitation support, and financial protection.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Tech Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Affinity schemes with local organisations, i.e., Victoria Square, Q Parking, Agnew Corporate, and Kingsbridge Private Hospital.
• Annual Health and Wellbeing Events

Our client is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

An international law firm with offices in Belfast are recruiting for a Senior Associate Solicitor to join their pre-eminent Employment Law team.

The Employment Law team are dedicated specialists in all areas of employment law with a track record of leading precedent setting cases on issues of the day.

They’re consistently top-ranked amongst peers and advise UK and multinational clients of all sizes, with most Partners independently rated as leaders in the field.

Not only is the Employment team the largest employment team in the UK, they’ve truly global reach as members of Ius Laboris, the world’s leading employment law alliance, plus an Asia Pacific base in Hong Kong and offices in Dublin.

They work with iconic brands and leading multinationals to pioneering start-ups, helping them to turn their ideas into reality and get the best from - and for - their people.

Your New Role

As the Senior Associate Solicitor on the Employment Law team, you will help clients realise their potential in their people and navigate their strategic HR and legal issues.

You will advise on the full range of employment services:

• General employment – day to day queries e.g. disciplinaries and grievances, contracts and policies, flexible working, maternity rights, discrimination and support on larger projects such as restructures and redundancies.
• Employment litigation – defending Employment Tribunal claims made against employers (e.g. unfair dismissal discrimination, whistleblowing, equal pay), bringing high value Employment Tribunal claims on behalf of individuals and supporting with dispute resolution through mediation/ arbitration.
• High Court litigation – restrictive covenant litigation, team moves, obtaining/ resisting/ enforcing injunctions, claims relating to misuse of confidential information.
• Trade Unions/Collective – advising employers on all aspects of industrial action, collective consultation, union recognition and works councils.
• Transactional support – supporting on the employment aspects (including due diligence and TUPE) of M&A, divestments and outsourcings.
• Atypical working – advising on areas such as agency workers, zero hours contracts, employment status, apprenticeships, the gig economy.
• Global mobility – supporting employers with the relocation of employees for long term periods (covering employment, immigration and tax issues).
• Reward - covering employment tax, cash plan and incentives, shares and options and other aspects of employee reward.
• Health & Safety - implementing policies, conducting risk assessments and advising employers on their legal obligations.
• Senior Executives - high value litigation, bonus/ breach of contract claims and advice relating to entering and exiting businesses.
• Irish employment law - all aspects of Irish employment law.
• Northern Irish employment law – all aspects of Northern Irish employment law.
• International employment support – coordinating and project managing advice from single country matters to global projects. For larger international clients, we are able to provide platforms to log/track queries.

What you’ll Need To Succeed

As the Senior Associate Solicitor on the Employment Law team, you will be able to demonstrate:

• 5 to 8 years’ post-qualification experience in an Employment team. Ideally you will be dual qualified and have experience in Employment Laws in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Deep technical knowledge of most of the employment areas listed above.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills as well as strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with taking responsibility for work output, working autonomously and dealing directly with clients.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers is helpful.
• An ambitious, proactive, curious, commercial, responsive attitude.
• Examples of marketing and business development initiatives they have been involved with.
• Experience of acting for employer clients on both general advisory and employment litigation work is preferred.
• A team player who is keen to support others to learn and who is keen to learn and develop their own skills.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Senior Associate Solicitor on the Employment Law team, you will receive an excellent salary, package of benefits, strong pension, generous annual leave allowance, life assurance, Programme, Healthcare.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

A media services company based in the South of England, are conducting a search for a capable Legal Counsel to join their legal team on a contract basis to cover a period of maternity.

(This is a remote working role. Although at the start of the contract you will have to attend the office in the Greater London area for a number of agreed days per month to get to know the team etc...)

The company represents the intellectual property rights of many prominent publishing brands in the UK, such as leading newspapers, magazine publishers and their thousands of brands, in print and online. The combination of licensing and database services provided, enables UK and international businesses to access published content in an efficient and copyright compliant way.

They've also been operating for 25 years and the business continues to grow and evolve in a technology-focused direction. Projects are also underway to explore data mining, Big Data and data analytics activities.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in the daily operations of the business, as well as contribute to the process improvement of the teams. There is a good breadth of work and our client offers a friendly, flexible work environment.

Your New Role

As the Legal Counsel, you will directly report the General Counsel, in a role that touches all parts of the organisation as well providing opportunity to work with publishers. You will have strong knowledge of Litigation / Disputes and Commercial Law, gained either through in-house exposure / secondment experience or law practice experience.

You will be responsible for reviewing client contracts, with a view to identifying breach of contract / compliance. Identifying key issues and enforcing the terms of the contracts, through composing breach of contract letters, pre-action letters and putting together process checklists and letter templates.

You will work with publishers and all departments, including Licensing, Publisher Services, Accounts, Business Development, IT and International, advising on range of contentious matters and managing litigation and disputes arising withing the business.

Part of this will include assisting with correspondence from publishers and clients.

You will manage business compliance with the requirements of ‘The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 (including business Membership Rules, Annual Transparency Report) and with Data Protection laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation).

You will also advise on copyright issues, acting as a point of escalation for non-compliant organisations (MMOs and licensees), pursuing legal action and assisting the finance team and credit control function, and advise on the suitability of claims for escalation, assist with issuing claims and ensure pre-action protocol is observed.

An important part of the role will be to keep abreast of any changes to applicable laws and relevant court judgements (particularly in relation to copyright and competition law), ensuring that business licencses, policies and procedures are compliant and up to date. As part of this, the incumbent will review and prepare responses to relevant government consultations, as required.

What you’ll Need To Succeed

As the Legal Counsel you will need to hold the below qualifications and demonstrate the below experience;

1. You will be a UK qualified lawyer with 2-7 years post qualification experience.
2. Have extensive knowledge of litigation / disputes law, particularly in relation to contract law, with contracts experience, gained ideally in an in-house environment / secondment or in a law firm.
3. Have sound interpersonal skills, to be able to deal with staff at all levels inside and outside the organisation.
4. Demonstrate an ability to articulate and communicate clearly and with authority.
5. Have a good attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
6. Be able to work independently.

This role is a hybrid role, with the need to work / travel to the office in the South of England, once a week. (The frequency of travel/office attendance will be subject to your location, circumstances, and the business needs).

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Legal Counsel, you will receive an excellent package of benefits, strong pension, generous annual leave allowance, life assurance, an excellent Employee Assistance Programme, healthcare. After probation a part time 4 day working week will be considered. You will also receive a very competitive market salary.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

We’re delighted to be representing a boutique Cayman Islands law firm in their search for a conscientious Corporate Administrator to join their dynamic team on a fully remote basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to put your stamp on the corporate compliance function within the firm, managing critical administrative tasks whilst ensuring that corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory operations run smoothly.

As this is a fully remote role, you will have the opportunity to meet with the rest of the team once a year either in Florida or Cayman, and all travel expenses will be fully paid for and covered.

As the firm is based in the Cayman Islands and you will be working remotely from the Northern Ireland, the hours of work will be from 11am to 7pm.

Your New Role

As the Corporate Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of corporate administrative functions, supporting business operations, maintaining compliance, and coordinating with various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support: Provide high-level administrative support, including document management, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence.

Corporate Governance: Assist in maintaining company records, regulatory filings, compliance with corporate governance requirements and entity management..

Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal teams, auditors, and regulators.

Regulatory Compliance: Keeping up with ever-changing regulations and ensuring the firm / company compliance.

Project Management: Support corporate projects by managing timelines, resources, and documentation.

What you’ll Need To Succeed

As the Corporate Administrator you will;

• Hold at least 3 years of experience in corporate administration, with a strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and business operations.
• Have stellar organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently whilst working on an autonomous and remote basis.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Governance (preferred but not mandatory).
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and corporate management systems.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Corporate Administrator you will receive a competitive market salary with a range of benefits, including private healthcare, pension, discretionary bonus and an annual paid for trip to Florida or Cayman.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

We’re delighted partnering with a leading global law firm in their search for an ambitious Banking & Finance solicitor to join their talented legal team in Belfast, at Associate level.

Trainee solicitors approaching qualification in September 2025 with a seat gained in Banking & Finance are eligible to apply, as well as Banking & Finance Solicitors with additional PQE.

Your New Role

As the Banking & Finance Solicitor, you will work with a growing team of Legal Professionals and with offices across the global network on client matters, supporting multiple practice groups.

You will have a high level of interaction with counterparts in other offices to enable you and your colleagues to operate as fully integrated members of matter teams. In the early stages of engagement, this will include scoping, mapping work and monitoring capacity.

In this role you will also be expected to work independently, lead a team and be the first line of support for Legal Professionals and Senior Associates.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead growing teams of Legal Professionals to work with instructing offices on client matters across the firm’s global network.
• Work closely with Partners and instructing teams to scope instructions and to deliver legal services, and projects.
• Establish and maintain the highest standards for quality, efficiency, and service including quality control / review of work of more junior members of the team.
• Manage and report on progress and liaise with both internal and external clients to address points of relevance or concern and resolving queries and issues.
• Provide legal expertise; including drafting, reviewing, and amending documentation, document management, legal research, maintaining and improving templates and precedents.
• Identify and develop innovative service lines supporting practice groups and clients of strategic importance.
• Participate in business development and client pitches, tenders, pricing decisions, and client service.

What you’ll Need To Succeed

As the Banking & Finance Solicitor, you will be approaching qualification (NQ) this September 2025, with at least a seat gained within the Banking & Finance team of a local, national or international firm.

• Qualified solicitors with additional PQE will also be encouraged to apply. (Northern Ireland or England & Wales or the Republic of Ireland). Banking & Finance experience gained within asset management, real estate finance, corporate finance or corporate lending is desirable.
• You will consistently demonstrate a professional manner with evidence of exceptional levels of judgement, commercial awareness, and critical thinking.
• You will possess strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Have solid relationship-building skills – a team player with the ability to establish credibility and inspire confidence with clients and senior colleagues.
• Demonstrate a high level of affinity with legal technology and a desire to expand experience in legal technology.
• Be able to collaborate with both the Advanced Delivery Legal team and teams across the network.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Banking & Finance Solicitor, you will receive an excellent salary, package of benefits, strong pension, generous annual leave allowance, life assurance, Programme, Healthcare.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

A high profile international law firm in Dublin are searching for an ambitious Tax Associate Solicitor, with two to five years post qualification experience to join their highly regarded Tax team in Dublin.

Our clients award winning practice is a recognised leader in its field and you will join a dynamic, experienced and growing team of leading lawyers.

Your New Role

In your role as Tax Associate Solicitor, you will work in a progressive market leading financial services law firm and obtain excellent market relevant training and potential for career progression.

The Tax team advises domestic and international corporations, asset managers and financial institutions on a wide range of financial and commercial transactions, including debt capital markets, general corporate tax, investment funds, aircraft leasing, mergers and acquisitions, cross border tax planning and real estate work.

In this role you will work closely with tax partners and of counsel advising on a diverse range of tax technical matters, including as part of a multi-disciplinary transactional team working collaboratively with fee earners across practice groups.  The role will include ongoing training, mentoring and support.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an internationally focused, professional organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous professional development, mentoring and career development within a collegiate team-based environment.

Key focus areas

Irish tax issues relevant to all manner of financial and corporate/commercial transactions, including:

• Financial services and structured finance transactions, including, in particular, debt issuance programmes, and securitisations including ABS, CMBS, CLOs, RMBS, synthetic securitisations
• Banking and corporate lending and receivables financing.
• Aircraft finance and leasing.
• Investment funds work, including fund structuring and the investment undertaking tax and IREF regimes.
• Corporate restructurings and mergers and acquisitions.
• Loan portfolio sales and acquisitions.
• Real estate acquisitions and disposals, including real estate finance.
• Private equity and inward investment.

What You Need To Succeed

As the Tax Associate Solicitor, you will be a qualified Solicitor to practise in Ireland, with 2-5 PQE, that has passed or is in the process of completing their training to be a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) and have experience working in tax in a recognised legal or accounting practice.

Additionally, you will demonstrate the following:

• Strong academic credentials.
• Strong tax technical skills and a passion for learning.
• Interest in domestic, EU and international tax developments – including ATAD, DAC6, Pillar Two etc.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• A calm and measured approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work on own but also as part of a team.
• An ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Previous experience in the area of financial services tax is an advantage but is not a necessity.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Tax Associate Solicitor, excellent progression opportunities along with a competitive remuneration package and benefits are on offer including:

• Competitive Salary.
• Supportive environment and open culture.
• Prominent international clients and challenging work.
• Working directly with partners.
• 'Dress for your day' dress code.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Agile Working Policy.
• Health insurance cover.
• Pension scheme and firm contribution after 6 months.
• Life Assurance.
• Paid Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Income Protection.
• Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

A high profile international law firm in Dublin are searching for an enthusiastic Associate to join its highly regarded and market leading Asset and Aviation Finance Group in Dublin.

Our clients award winning practice is a recognised leader in its field and you will join a dynamic, experienced and growing team of leading lawyers.

Your New Role

In your role as Asset and Aviation Finance Associate, you will be given the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters representing top tier clients located in Ireland as well as globally.

You will work closely with partners and associates in advising banks, financial institutions, lessors, aircraft owners, financial arrangers and private equity groups on the most innovative and complex multi-jurisdictional asset and aviation finance and leasing transactions in the market. Your work will be high quality, interesting and challenging.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an internationally focused, professional organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous professional development, mentoring and career development within a collegiate team-based environment.

What You Need To Succeed

• As the Asset and Aviation Finance Associate, You will be a qualified solicitor, with ideally 2-7 YRS PQE, those current practicing in Ireland or those interested in returning or relocating to Ireland will also be eligible to apply.
• Prior experience in asset and aviation finance in a recognised practice however, interest is also welcome from solicitors with general finance, banking and project finance experience.

Additionally, our client is also  looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Exposure to financial services related clients and/or cases would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills.
• high level of commercial and business awareness.
• A calm and measured approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proven track record in managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Additionally, you will demonstrate the following:

• Commercial awareness sharing the firms’ commitment to in-depth understanding of their client's businesses and building strong relationships;
• An ability to analyse legislation and provide advice in a practical manner;
• An ability to communicate effectively at all levels with their clients;
• A high level of motivation and an ability to act on one’s own initiative;
• Strong organisational and time management skills, together with strong financial acumen;
• Excellent academic record;
• An ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Asset and Aviation Finance Associate, you will receive a leading market salary and excellent career progression opportunities are on offer for you along with an extensive range of benefits, including;

• Supportive environment and open culture.
• Prominent international clients and challenging work.
• Working directly with partners.
• 'Dress for your day' dress code.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Agile Working Policy.
• Health insurance cover.
• Pension scheme and firm contribution after 6 months.
• Life Assurance.
• Paid Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Income Protection.
• Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes.
• Professional Membership Fees paid.
• Learning & Development and Mentorship programmes.
• Educational bursaries and assistance.
• Client secondment opportunities.
• Social Committee, DEI Committee, CSR Committee and various sports, social and charity initiatives.
• Subsidised gym access / fitness classes.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• VDU eye testing and medical screening.
• Wellness programme.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

A prestigious international law firm in Dublin are searching for an ambitious Dispute Resolution Associate Solicitor to join their International Dispute Resolution team.

Your New Role

In your role as a Dispute Resolution Associate, you will advise on varied cross-border client base on general commercial litigation, financial services litigation/dispute resolution, contentious and non-contentious insolvency and debt restructuring matters.

Your work will be high quality, interesting and challenging. You will be given the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters representing clients located in Ireland as well as globally and have a diverse range of responsibilities including the following:

• Interpreting, analysing and advising clients on relevant case law and legislation;
• reviewing applicable legislative provisions and advising clients on Irish insolvency and restructuring matters;
• managing assigned matters and liaising with other team members and colleagues within the Irish office and globally as needed;
• creating and maintaining relationships with client and industry contacts;
• keeping up to date with legal developments;
• participating in business-development activities; and
• assisting with the preparation of client advisories and updates and building your industry profile through their publication.

What You Need To Succeed

• You will be a qualified solicitor, at least NQ level, with proven relevant legal experience is essential.
• Ideally applicants will have at least 0 – 3 years post qualification experience in either commercial litigation or contentious insolvency in a recognised practice.   
• Exposure to financial services related clients and/or cases would be a distinct advantage.

Additionally, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Commercial awareness sharing the firms’ commitment to in-depth understanding of their client's businesses and building strong relationships;
• An ability to analyse legislation and provide advice in a practical manner;
• An ability to communicate effectively at all levels with their clients;
• A high level of motivation and an ability to act on one’s own initiative;
• Strong organisational and time management skills, together with strong financial acumen;
• Excellent academic record;
• An ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What You'll Receive In Return

A leading market salary and career progression opportunities are on offer for you.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

A global law firm are recruiting an ambitious corporate solicitor to join their growing corporate team in Dublin.

You will be advising a wonderful and diverse client base on a wide range of transactional and advisory matters in some of the most interesting, innovative and disruptive industries.

There is excellent career development opportunity on offer.

Your New Role

In your new role as corporate solicitor, you will work directly with the corporate partner and associates in the Dublin office and other lawyers within the firm to provide specialist and strategic legal support on a variety of corporate matters, with a focus on technology companies involved in innovative and cutting-edge industries.

Providing specialist legal support to companies throughout the entire transaction cycle, from strategic planning and structuring, deal implementation through to post-merger integration, with a focus on those organisations involved in or being changed by technology and the digital world.

Contributing to the one firm culture and be part of a group of over 300 corporate lawyers collaborating seamlessly across borders with colleagues around the world.

You should demonstrate a real interest in M&A transactions and a desire to manage a workload in this area.You will have the opportunity to work on business development activities in a direct and meaningful way, by developing both domestic and international client relationships, and by collaborating with your colleagues throughout the firm’s global network of offices, through in-person meetings, conferences and potential short-term secondments.

Playing a hands-on role in business development activity by identifying and cultivating new business opportunities and promoting the firm's corporate practice, building strong and lasting client relationships as a trusted legal advisor.

Collaborating with fee earners in Ireland and throughout our global network on multi-disciplinary and cross-border projects.

You will lead on knowledge management initiatives within the group including delivering training sessions, contributing to articles and updates for publication and developing specialist know-how materials.

What You Need To Succeed

As the corporate solicitor, you will;

• be a qualified solicitor in Ireland (ideally 2-5YRS PQE).
• Possess experience of drafting the transaction documents typically required for Irish M&A deals and an ability to assist with managing large transactions.
• be able to demonstrate an interest in the Irish corporate landscape, the flexibility to work across various sectors, a willingness to upskill and a desire to build your own profile and network.

Demonstrate an understanding of and have experience in the following key areas;

• mergers and acquisitions.
• share / asset purchase agreements.
• equity fundraising.
• joint venture / shareholder arrangement.
• group reorganisations.
• due diligence and disclosure processes.
• transaction management.
• corporate governance and Irish company law matters.

What You'll Receive In Return

• A leading salary is on offer and excellent career progression.
• Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.