M&A Associate (2-5 PQE)

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Corporate M&A solicitor to join a progressive, mid-market corporate law firm delivering high-quality transactional work in a sustainable and people-focused environment. The team is expanding with two new corporate associate hires and is known for embracing modern legal technology to enhance, not intensify, legal practice.
Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of private M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, investments and restructurings.
• Draft and negotiate core transaction documents, including SPAs, investment agreements and ancillary documentation.
• Take a substantive role on multiple live transactions, with real ownership appropriate to PQE level.
• Work closely with partners throughout the full deal lifecycle, from structuring through to completion.
• Actively use and develop capability in AI-enabled legal tools and transaction technology as part of day-to-day M&A work.

Why Join This Team?

• A growing corporate law team with a strong private M&A focus and consistent deal flow.
• Mid-market deal values (typically €15m–€25m), allowing genuine client exposure and influence as an M&A solicitor.
• A genuinely sustainable working culture where output and quality matter more than presenteeism.
• A progressive approach to legal practice, with structured training in AI and next-generation legal technology to support efficiency and career development.
• 1,200 target hours, including credit for non-billable innovation and technology training.
• Market-leading salary aligned with top Irish firms, plus a 20–30% bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working based on trust rather than rigid policies.
• A meritocratic environment with a realistic and transparent pathway to partnership.

Candidate Profile

• Ideally 3–4 years’ PQE as an M&A solicitor or corporate solicitor, gained in Ireland, the UK or another common law jurisdiction. Exceptional candidates at 2 PQE or up to 5 PQE will also be considered. Visa sponsorship can be supported where required for candidates with relevant experience gained with large or mid-sized firms in other common law jurisdictions.
• Strong experience advising on private M&A and corporate transactions.
• Commercial, proactive and comfortable taking responsibility on live deals.
• Curious, adaptable and open to integrating AI and legal technology into everyday practice (prior experience not required).

If this sounds like something you would like to learn more about, please contact Bryan Durkan. All conversations with, and applications through, Spencer Lennox are strictly confidential.