A&L Goodbody LLP
Corporate Lawyer - Corporate and M&A

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As a leading Corporate and M&A practice in Northern Ireland, we are looking for an ambitious qualified lawyer with 3 + years PQE, who is keen to develop their experience working on the most significant corporate transactions in the jurisdiction.
Our Corporate team is involved in an unparalleled range of complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, working with a local and international client base. We are uniquely positioned in Northern Ireland offering a combination of local market-leading expertise and knowledge, with the extensive strength and depth of resources of an international firm with an all-island footprint.
In this role, you will be working within an award-winning team providing legal advice to leading companies from all industry sectors along with private equity and venture capital providers in relation to their corporate activity in Northern Ireland.
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Requirements
- Qualified candidates, with 3 + years PQE
- Experience of working within a large, medium or boutique corporate law firm
- A keen interest to learn technically and through our various development programmes
- Excellent drafting skills, solid technical knowledge and good interpersonal ability
- Strong communication, client management and business development skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- A team player who will actively engage with our culture and core values
The Firm
A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York, and San Francisco. ALG is a full-service, independent, corporate law firm with over 1,000 employees, and a client base spanning across the strong international and domestic business community in Ireland.


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If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.
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