Private Equity Corporate Solicitor - London or Dublin (3-6 PQE)

Our client, a "top-five" Irish law firm is seeking a Private Equity Solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE to join its corporate team. The appointee may be based in Dublin or include a secondment of up to two years in the firm’s London office. The hiring team is focused on private equity and growth equity transactions for international sponsors, portfolio companies and other institutional investors.

Responsibilities

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• Advising private equity and growth equity sponsors on acquisitions and investments.
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• Acting for portfolio companies on strategic acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
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• Advising sponsors, shareholders and portfolio companies on disposals and exits.
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• Working on transactions involving infrastructure, technology, cybersecurity, financial services, healthcare, business services and consumer businesses.
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• Advising on the Irish elements of international and cross-border transactions.
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• Managing transactions through due diligence, negotiation, signing and completion.
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• Coordinating advice from relevant specialist teams across the firm.
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• Working directly with partners and maintaining day-to-day contact with clients and their other advisers.
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Why Join This Team?

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• A role centred on private equity, rather than a general corporate practice.
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• The option to undertake a secondment of up to two years in the London office, with a significant living allowance in addition to salary.
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• The opportunity to build relationships with private equity sponsors, portfolio companies and professional advisers in London.
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• Exposure to substantial Irish and cross-border acquisitions, investments and disposals.
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• Flexible working and hybrid arrangements.
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• A collegiate and collaborative working environment.
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• Strong annual partner promotion numbers and a clear basis for longer-term progression.
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Candidate Profile

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• A qualified solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE.
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• Experience in the corporate department of a large, mid-sized or specialist corporate law firm in Dublin or London.
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• Private equity experience, whether gained in a dedicated private equity practice or as part of a broader M&A role.
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• Experience managing corporate transactions and working directly with clients.
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• Strong drafting, organisational and communication skills.
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• The ability to work collaboratively within a busy corporate team.
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Applications and enquiries will be treated in confidence. Further information is available from Spencer Lennox.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Bryan Durkan at Spencer Lennox.