Associate Solicitor

McKenna & Company Solicitors is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. They are innovative, diverse and an ambitious company. McKenna & Company Solicitors are proud of their growth, culture, and client base, made up of international and domestic companies. They are currently seeking to recruit a full time Associate Solicitor. This is a great opportunity to work in a progressive professional organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Minimum 6 years relevant post qualification experience in a corporate and property team working on residential and commercial conveyance and have an ability at interview to demonstrate same;
• Have outstanding excellent written and communication skills;
• Have experience both working in teams and in managing components of transactions independently, with specific experience in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions transactions;
• Have experience working on large property transactions to include mergers and acquisitions;
• Be highly motivated with a strong work ethic and self-motivation;
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to the deadlines associated with conveyancing transactions;
• Be commercially astute with a strong business sense;
• Have the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships.

Required experience:

• Comfortable with all stages of commercial property transactions;
• Exposure to related security documentation;
• Banking property experience would be an advantage;
• Excellent drafting skills;
• Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team;
• Strong commercial focus and business acumen required;
• A sociable person, capable of communicating at all levels with an ability to communicate points clearly in a non-confrontational manner;
• A calm and measured approach to problem solving; and
• A willingness to work hard above and beyond normal office hours if required.

The candidate:

Ideal candidates will be 6+ years qualified, with work experience in the relevant areas. He or she should have strong organisational and interpersonal skills as well as a good work ethic, energy, enthusiasm and be highly motivated.

Key competencies:

• Strong communication skills;
• Commercial acumen;
• Attention to detail/accuracy;
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated;
• Adaptable, positive, and pro-active; and
• Committed self-starter.

Competitive salary and compensation package offered including:

• Pension;
• Travel Saver Incentive Scheme;
• Bike to Work Scheme;
• Wellness Programme;
• Commission scheme - 10% on new business to the firm;
• Professional subscriptions paid;
• Annual flu injection;
• Free fruit daily;
• Fully paid yoga, pilates, and mindfulness on site;
• Charity and corporate social responsibility contributions.

Please contact Bethany Youngson, Office Manager of McKenna & Co in the first instance if you are interested in this position. Email: bethany@mckennaandcosolicitors.com and 014854563.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.