Corporate Solicitor

Shields Sadleir LLP are a commercial legal and tax firm based in Cork city centre with a strong commercial client base. They have a vacancy for a Corporate Solicitor to advise their clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions.

This is a new role offering the successful applicant the opportunity to head up and develop the firm's mergers and acquisitions department. It is a significant opportunity for a motivated, commercially minded and tech-savvy solicitor to take a leading role in growing the firm's corporate practice, managing transactions and developing strong client relationships

What We Offer:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Access to a sophisticated efficient IT system
• Access to online legal resources to support legal research such as Bloomsbury & Lexis PSL
• City Centre location and modern attractive offices
• Flexible working arrangements (4 or 5 day week)

Role and responsibilities:

• Leading and managing mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings and other strategic transactions
• Advising companies, shareholders and investors on corporate and commercial matters
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements and investment documentation
• Developing the mergers and acquisitions department, supervising matters and supporting business development initiatives

What We Look for:

• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience with relevant corporate and commercial experience, including mergers and acquisitions. Less experience may be considered for an exceptional candidate.
• Strong interest in business, corporate transactions and developing a mergers and acquisitions practice
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong interest in continuously upskilling to the latest technology
• Strong organisational skills, good case management and attention to detail
• Ability to manage transactions efficiently, meet deadlines and coordinate multiple workstreams
• Friendly and efficient communication with clients
• Commercially aware Early applications advisable.