At McCann FitzGerald, we are a group of committed and passionate people who together create the strength of our firm. We combine world-class legal thinking with a human approach, to create advantage and unlock potential for our clients.

We work collaboratively, bringing the best people and teams together to solve complex issues, seize opportunities, and create better outcomes for clients.

The expectations of our clients, the competitive marketplace and our own ambitions have grown consistently over recent years.  To ensure that we have the right structures in place to support the achievement of our goals we are currently recruiting for an Accountant to join our Finance team.

The role will support and ensure the proper monitoring and recording of the financial performance of the Partnership through the provision of monthly management information, regulatory and statutory reports and review of accounting records. 

The role will involve:

• Preparation of monthly management financial information
• Updating of monthly cash flows and budgets
• Produce Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Assist in the preparation of the Partnership’s annual accounts
• Preparation of company and pension scheme accounts
• Expense analysis
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Liaise with external auditors and advisors
• To assist in the provision of ad hoc reports and presentations as required
• Such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time

Requirements:

• Newly Qualified up to 2 years PQE– ACA, ACCA, CIMA
• Experience in professional services sector an advantage
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent IT skills - Intermediate to Advanced Excel
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

Our Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Hybrid working options
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance and income protection cover
• A great working environment
• A lively sports and social club

Applications

To apply for this role, please email careers@mccannfitzgerald.com with your CV and, for a confidential discussion or for more information, please contact Eimear Power (Recruitment Manager) on +353 1 607 12 92

Knowledge Lawyer – Construction

At McCann FitzGerald, we are a group of committed and passionate people who together create the strength of our firm. We combine world-class legal thinking with a human approach, to create advantage and unlock potential for our clients.

We work collaboratively, bringing the best people and teams together to solve complex issues, seize opportunities, and create better outcomes for clients.

The expectations of our clients, the competitive marketplace and our own ambitions have grown consistently over recent years. To ensure that we have the right structures in place to support the achievement of our goals we are currently recruiting for a new and exciting role of Knowledge Lawyer in our Construction Group.

The Construction Group advises all stakeholders involved in construction and engineering from planning and procurement to construction and through to operations. The Group advise on non-contentions and contentious matters across a broad spectrum including, housing, office, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, infrastructure, energy (onshore and offshore), transport, utilities, PPPs and data centres.

The successful candidate will work closely with other knowledge lawyers throughout the Firm and will report directly to the Head of the Firm’s Knowledge Team and will play a crucial role in supporting the team by developing and maintaining legal precedents, conducting in-depth research, and preparing comprehensive briefing materials. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in construction law and a passion for legal research and knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities

Precedent Development:

• Create, update, and maintain a library of legal precedents.
• Ensure all precedents are accurate, up-to-date, and reflect current legal standards and practices.
• Collaborate with fee earners to identify areas where new precedents are required and develop these accordingly.

Research:

• Conduct thorough legal research on various aspects of construction law, including case law, statutes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Analyse and interpret complex legal information to provide clear and concise summaries.
• Stay abreast of legal developments and trends in construction law to inform the team and update precedents.

Briefing Materials:

• Prepare detailed briefing materials for internal and external use, including client presentations, legal updates, and training sessions.
• Draft memoranda, articles, and other written materials to support the Construction Group’s activities.
• Assist in the preparation of content for seminars, workshops, and other professional development events.

Knowledge Management:

• Implement and manage knowledge management systems to ensure efficient access to legal information and resources.
• Promote best practices in knowledge sharing and utilisation within the Construction Group.
• Provide training and support to team members on the use of knowledge management tools and resources.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with fee earners to understand their needs and provide tailored support.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic discussions regarding the development of the Construction Group.
• Foster a collaborative environment and encourage knowledge sharing among team members.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified as a solicitor in Ireland or another common law jurisdiction with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in construction law.
• Proven experience in legal research, precedent development, and knowledge management [is preferable but not essential].
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Collaborative and able to build effective working relationships.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning and professional development.

Our Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working options.
• Pension and healthcare contributions.
• Life assurance and income protection cover.
• Relocation assistance (for those joining from overseas).
• A great working environment.
• A lively sports and social club.

Applications

McCann FitzGerald LLP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

To apply for this role, please email your CV to careers@mccannfitzgerald.com. For a confidential discussion or for more information on the role, please contact Eimear Power (Recruitment Manager) on +353-1-607 1292.

The expectations of our clients, the competitive marketplace and our own ambitions have grown consistently over recent years.  To ensure that we have the right structures in place to support the achievement of our goals we are currently recruiting for an Associate to join our Corporate Group, with a focus on public company (PLC) matters.

The Team advises a significant number of listed Irish PLCs on an ongoing basis and is regularly involved on the most high-profile corporate transactions in Ireland (including advising Abbvie on its $63 billion acquisition of Allergan and WestRock on its $20 billion combination with Smurfit Kappa).

This is an opportunity to grow your career in a firm with a culture of teamwork and mutual support and offers a path to further career progression.

We currently seek to recruit a Receptionist to join our reception team. This is a part-time role, Monday to Friday, afternoon to evening. This role will report to the Front of House Manager

McCann FitzGerald LLP is one of Ireland’s premier law firms employing approximately 600 people. We provide the highest quality, specialist legal advice and representation to Irish and overseas clients. Our clients include those in the corporate, financial and business sectors as well as a range of government entities and state and statutory bodies.

At McCann FitzGerald, we are a group of committed and passionate people who together create the strength of our firm. We combine world-class legal thinking with a human approach, to create advantage and unlock potential for our clients.

McCann FitzGerald LLP’s Employment Law Group is ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500 and advises on the full range of employment, equality and industrial relations law issues. The Group works with senior management and human resources professionals in major employers, advising on the most complex issues in the Irish market and internationally, including whistleblowing, complex investigations, restrictive covenants and team moves, employment litigation, and corporate transactions.

We now seek to recruit a Senior Associate to join the Employment Law Group. This is a unique opportunity to join a team of highly-skilled and experienced advisers in a collegiate and flexible environment and to advise on a wide range of both contentious and non-contentious employment-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on employment contracts, policies and procedures;
• Advising clients on the full range of HR-related legal queries, including issues such as absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes, corporate immigration, complaints of bullying and harassment, restructuring and redundancies, restrictive covenants and related litigation, mandatory retirement and termination of employment;
• Advice on the conduct of investigations including in respect of protected disclosures;
• Advising on labour-related matters in the context of corporate transactions;
• Advising clients on the conduct of employment-related litigation before the Workplace Relations Commission, the Labour Court and the civil courts – there will be opportunities for the senior associate to conduct their own advocacy, should they wish to do so;
• Advising on transfer of undertakings;
• Preparing and delivering presentations to clients and colleagues on areas of employment law; and
• Engaging proactively on business development activities.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 5 + years PQE gained in either Ireland or the UK;
• Strong experience in all aspects of contentious, advisory and transactional employment law;
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills;
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making;
• Ability to multi-task and manage client needs on a consistent basis;
• A genuine passion for business development;
• A keen interest in maintaining, developing and sharing relevant legal knowledge; and
• A positive, ‘team player’ attitude.

Education

The successful candidate will be qualified as a solicitor in Ireland or England & Wales.

Applications

Applications are made through email and should be accompanied by a full curriculum vitae and sent to eimear.power@mccannfitzgerald.com

The Role

McCann FitzGerald is one of Ireland’s premier law firms employing over 600 people. We provide the highest quality legal advice and representation to Irish and overseas clients. Our clients are principally in the corporate, financial and business sectors and we also advise government entities and many state bodies, pension funds, and educational institutions.

We currently seek to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary/PA. The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to two busy Partners and their teams and to assist them in providing a professional service to the client. In addition, the Legal Secretary/PA may be asked to cover for other secretaries in their teams/groups and to provide relief assistance to any department in the firm. This is a permanent, full time position and we can offer hybrid working for the right person. 

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Creating, amending, preparing legal documents.
• Schedule meetings and managing calendars.
• Billing: Drafting narratives from Work In Progress Reports (Aderant Expert) and computing figures. Follow up with relevant Fee Earners to ensure all time is captured. Processing signed off bills with Accounts.
• Preparing Transaction bills to clients’ specifications.
• Coordinate events and speaking engagements when required.
• Administrative support to fee-earners as required, ensuring that documentation and correspondence are produced to a high standard, in accordance with house style and to tight deadlines.
• Dealing with telephone queries and ensuring that such queries are handled in a professional, courteous and prompt manner.
• Plan travel, including flights, accommodation and ground transportation.
• Ensuring electronic and hard copy filing is up to date.
• Scanning documents to finalise post-closing process on projects.
• Drafting letters to clients for signing of documents.
• Other secretarial and administrative tasks and ad hoc projects as requested

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 year’s relevant experience.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills; the ability to manage a busy workload and meet client needs on a consistent basis.
• Billing process experience; drafting narratives from Work In Progress Reports and computing figures.
• A very high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent MS Office skills; strong efficiency working with Microsoft Excel.
• 65+ wpm typing speeds.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making.
• Ability to work in pressurised situations.

Education

The successful candidate will have:

• Secretarial or Legal/Admin course qualification

Applications

Applications are made through email and should be accompanied with full curriculum vitae and sent to eimear.power@McCannFitzGerald.com.