McCann FitzGerald LLP is one of Ireland’s premier law firms employing approximately 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 are now have an opportunity for an Associate to join our Technology and Innovation Group. This group is led by partner Paul Lavery and is considered pre-eminent in the Irish market. The work of the Group includes advising clients on information technology contracts, outsourcing, data protection, freedom of information, general internet and e-commerce and emerging technology matters.

We can offer you a high performance culture of team work and mutual support, and a broad diversity of high quality work and clients. We offer a huge emphasis on professional development and training for all of our lawyers to ensure you have the best possible professional experience.

Key Responsibilities

As part of this team who work on innovative deals at the leading edge of corporate practice, you will have an opportunity to work on the full range of practice areas, including:

•     Drafting and negotiation of technology supply and implementation agreements, software development agreements, software licences, IT services agreements and software support agreements.

•     Outsourcing projects in both the public and private sectors.

•     Advising and assisting clients in dealing with all aspects of data protection law.

•     Freedom of information and access to information on the environment matters, including advising on requests and appeals.

•     E-commerce related matters including drafting on-line sale terms and conditions, user terms and conditions and website privacy statements.

•     Non-contentious intellectual property, including drafting and negotiating assignment, licensing, collaboration, technology transfer, franchising, distribution, agency, sponsorship and naming rights agreements.

•     Advising clients on navigating legal issues in connection with new and energing technology.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate will:

•     Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

•     Have a team player attitude.

Education

The successful candidate will:

•     Be a qualified solicitor (ideally between 0 and 3yrs PQE) in Ireland or England and Wales.

•     Have a strong academic record.

Applications

Applications are made through email and should be accompanied by a full curriculum vitae and sent to Liz.Giltinane@mccannfitzgerald.com Alternatively, for a confidential discussion for more information, please contact Liz Giltinane on +353 1 511 1552.

Background

McCann FitzGerald is one of Ireland’s premier law firms employing approximately 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 a Solicitor (Newly Qualified - 18 months PQE) to join the Aviation Finance team which sits as part of the wider Finance Group. The Aviation Finance Team, which is renowned nationally and internationally, advises across the complete spectrum of aviation financing matters. The team is particularly known for acting on the most significant, complex, high value international cross border deals and works collaboratively with specialists across the firm and international law firms to ensure all of our clients’ requirements are met to the highest of standards.

This is a very high performance culture with a broad diversity of high pressure work and demanding clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Solicitors are engaged in a wide variety of transactional work including:

· Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements for aircraft sale and purchase, leasing, and financing transactions.

· Assisting in the coordination of large, multi-jurisdictional transactions across international markets, particularly working with and managing local counsel, which frequently involves compressed timelines and long working hours, reflecting the international nature of the work.

· Helping to build relationships with clients (both on and off deal) and assisting with Business Development initiatives and client relationship management.

· Working with a client base comprising domestic and international clients, including top-tier lessors, airlines and financiers.

· Managing multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

The successful candidate will have:

· Strong drafting skills;

· Proficient research skills;

· A strong analytical ability;

· Excellent interpersonal and communications skills;

· Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making;

· Ability to work in pressurised situations;

· Strong organisational and prioritisation skills; the ability to manage a busy workload and meet client needs on a consistent basis;

· A high level of accuracy and attention to detail;

· A keen interest in maintaining, developing and sharing relevant legal knowledge.

Education

The successful candidate will:

· Be qualified as a solicitor in Ireland and/or England and Wales;

· Have an excellent academic background.

Applications

Applications are made through email and should be accompanied by a full curriculum vitae and sent to liz.giltinane@mccannfitzgerald.com Alternatively, for a confidential discussion for more information, please contact Liz Giltinane on +353-1-511-1552.

McCann FitzGerald is one of Ireland’s premier law firms employing approximately 600 people. We have offices in London, New York and Brussels. 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.

The Role

This is an opportunity to join the Corporate M&A team in McCann FitzGerald LLP led by partners David Lydon, Garreth O’Brien and Niall Best and senior associate Ciara O’Herlihy.

The work covers a mix of private equity, private company M&A, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and general corporate advisory work for longstanding clients of the firm including Pfizer, AerCap, Vodafone, SMBC Sherry FitzGerald, C&C Group and Sirius Aviation Capital. The work spans a broad range of industry sectors including aviation, technology and telecoms, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and life sciences and renewable energy and offers associates an opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of practice areas.

Recent transaction highlights include advising:

AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft lessor, on its acquisition of GE Capital Aviation Services for over $30 billion (the largest M&A deal in Ireland in 2021);

Vodafone Ireland, on the spin-out of its Irish towers business into Vantage Towers in 2020;

IMMAC Group, a German based fund, on its acquisitions of the St Gabriel’s, Beechpark, and Woodlands nursing homes in addition to its original entry into the Irish nursing home market with the 2017 acquisition of the Beechfield Care Groupon its acquisition of Beechfield Care Group, incorporating three private nursing homes in Dublin;;

Luminate Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on enterprise software, on its strategic investment in Cork-based, compliance SaaS solutions provider, Compliance and Risks Limited;

Apollo Global Management, one of the world’s largest private equity firms, on its sale of 37MW Tullahennel wind farm to Greencoat Renewables plc; and

Sherry FitzGerald Group on the sale of the remaining 80% stake in its commercial property arm to Cushman & Wakefield; and

EQT Infrastructure on the Irish aspects of its $2.5 billion acquisition of EdgeConneX, a global data centre provider serving the fast growing hyper-scale and edge ecosystems.

The team has a particular focus on transactions with a US element, with Niall Best and Ciara O’Herlihy having worked in the McCann FitzGerald New York office for a number of years before returning to Dublin in 2021. The team works closely with leading US law firms and there is an opportunity for associates to spend time working in the firm’s New York office, located on the 30th floor of the Rockefeller Plaza, New York in Manhattan.

Culturally, the team is committed to supporting associates and ensuring that each team member is given the training and hands-on experience they need to progress. Emphasis is placed on high quality work and delivering a top class product for clients, while also maintaining a work-life balance. The team is closely knit and the partners are accessible and approachable to all associates and committed to their development.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will form part of a high performing team which advises on the full range of private company Corporate M&A work including:

· Private equity

· Joint ventures

· Private company M&A

· Corporate reorganisations

· Capital reductions and share buy-backs

· Commercial contracts

· Corporate governance

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate will:

· Have 2-4 years post qualification experience in corporate law, ideally with specific experience in private company M&A work;

· Have strong document drafting skills;

· Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of commercial awareness;

· Have strong organisational and prioritisation skills; the ability to manage a busy workload efficiently during working hours.

Education

The successful candidate will:

· Have an excellent academic background;

· Be qualified as a solicitor in Ireland or another common law jurisdiction.

Applications

Applications are made through email and should be accompanied by a full curriculum vitae and sent to liz.giltinane@mccannfitzgerald.com Alternatively, for a confidential discussion for more information, please contact Liz on 01-511-1552.

The Role 

McCann FitzGerald LLP is one of Ireland’s premier law firms employing approximately 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.

McCann FitzGerald LLP’s Construction Group is the largest specialist construction practice in Ireland, encompassing both commercial and contentious expertise. We have advised leading public and private sector clients on a wide variety of projects ranging from construction schemes to highly technical engineering projects that often have a strong project finance element.

Recognised by clients and peers as a market leader, our team provides expert advice through every stage of the construction cycle from procurement strategy, contract structures and negotiation of construction contracts through to professional appointments, PFI/PPP project agreements and development/funding arrangements. In addition, we deliver proactive advice on risk management, problem solving and all forms of dispute resolution.

We are currently recruiting an Associate (between 1+ and 4 years PQE) to join our team.

Key Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will form part of a high performing team and have the opportunity to become involved in advising clients on the full spectrum of construction activities from the initial drafting and negotiation of contracts, mid-stream construction advice through to final resolution of disputes post-construction, which include:

• Drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, professional appointments, bonds, guarantees, collateral warranties and associated documentation
• Contracting alternatives such as framework and partnering arrangements
• Construction insurance
• Risk analysis and management/mitigation
• Project administration
• Construction dispute management (including litigation, arbitration, conciliation, mediation and adjudication and other ADRs)

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 1 years PQE in a construction related practice

Education

The successful candidate will have: 

• Be qualified as a solicitor or barrister  in Ireland or England and Wales

Applications

Applications should please be made by email, attaching full curriculum vitae, and should be sent to Danielle Fulham. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion or for more information about this role, please contact Danielle on 01 5425200.

The Role

McCann FitzGerald LLP is one of Ireland’s premier law firms employing approximately 600 people. We provide the highest quality legal advice and representation to Irish and overseas clients. Although our clients are principally in the corporate, financial and business sectors, we also advise government entities and state and statutory bodies.

McCann FitzGerald LLP has a best-in-class Tax Group with a specialist Financial Services Tax team who deal with the tax aspects of many of Ireland’s high-profile, cross-border and domestic transactions in the financial services, real estate and real estate finance sectors.

At McCann FitzGerald LLP we combine leading tax, legal and regulatory expertise with strategic and commercial insight to create innovative and integrated solutions for our clients.

We now seek to recruit additional Financial Services Tax team members who are interested in pursuing a busy and varied career specialising in Financial Services, Real Estate and Real Estate Finance Tax within a top tier law firm.

Key Responsibilties 

The successful candidate will be part of a team advising on all of the Irish tax aspects of:

• large ticket lending transactions including real estate finance transactions
• structured finance transactions and securitisations, including CLOs, CDOs, repacks, trade receivables finance, corporate bond issuances and derivatives transactions
• Irish authorised funds (including IREFs) and transactions involving funds
• Private equity investment in the financial or real estate sectors and structured investment transactions more generally
• Corporate reorganisation, restructurings and inward investment into Ireland in the financial services, real estate and real estate finance sectors
• Other domestic and international asset finance

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate will:

• be a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser
• have training or post-qualification experience in Financial Services, Real Estate or Real Estate Finance Tax
• have proven analytical skills, a high degree of commercial awareness and the ability to communicate complex ideas succinctly and clearly
• have excellent time management skills, the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines on an on-going basis
• have a positive and pro-active attitude and take responsibility for completion of tasks
• have the wisdom to demonstrate initiative and seek guidance in appropriate measure
• be collaborative, enjoy working as part of a team and sharing a common goal.

Applications

Applications are made through email and should be accompanied by a full curriculum vitae and sent to Danielle Fulham. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion or for more information, please contact Danielle Fulham on 01-542 5200.

The Role

McCann FitzGerald LLP is one of Ireland’s premier law firms employing approximately 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.

To help us meet consistently high demand for our services, we currently seek to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate who will work in our Finance Group.  Our award-winning finance lawyers have worked on many of the most innovative financing structures and transactions in the Irish market over many years. We represent both the providers of finance and financial services solutions, as well as corporate borrowers and counterparties.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will become part of a high performing team which engages in a variety of transactional and advisory work within the financial markets, including:

• Acquisition finance, real estate finance and other loan finance
• Debt capital markets
• Structured finance and securitisation
• Corporate treasury

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• strong drafting skills;
• proficient research skills;
• a strong analytical ability;
• excellent interpersonal and communications skills;
• ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making;
• ability to work in pressurised situations;
• strong organisational and prioritisation skills; the ability to manage a busy workload and meet client needs on a consistent basis;
• a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• a keen interest in maintaining, developing and sharing relevant legal knowledge.

Education

The successful candidate will:

• Be qualified as a solicitor or barrister in Ireland and/or England and Wales;
• Have an excellent academic background.

Applications

Applications are made through email and should be accompanied by a full curriculum vitae and sent to liz.giltinane@mccannfitzgerald.com. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion for more information, please contact Liz Giltinane on 01-511-1552.

The Role

McCann FitzGerald is one of Ireland’s premier law firms employing approximately 600 people. We provide the highest quality legal advice and representation to Irish and overseas clients. Although our clients are principally in the corporate, financial and business sectors, we also advise government entities and state and statutory bodies.

We have a highly experienced Corporate Tax Group working across all transaction types and sectors.

We combine leading tax law expertise with strategic and commercial insight to create innovative and integrated solutions.

The Corporate Tax team is seeking to recruit an additional team member for their corporate tax team who is interested in pursuing a busy and varied career in Tax. The work is technically challenging and offers the successful candidate an opportunity to work on a wide variety of very interesting tax work.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be part of the corporate tax team advising on all the tax aspects of:

• corporate reorganisation, restructurings and inward investment into Ireland
• mergers, demergers, acquisitions, disposals, public offerings and corporate finance generally
• private equity transactions from initial investment to exit
• property transactions
• share based remuneration schemes
• employment taxation
• VAT
• stamp duty
• tax disputes
• betting and gaming taxation and regulation

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate will:

• be a tax qualified lawyer or accountant with 2-3 years post qualification
• have proven communication and analytical skills with a high degree of commercial awareness
• have excellent time management skills, the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines on an on-going basis
• have a positive and pro-active attitude, a willingness and ability to take ownership and responsibility for the completion of tasks and the ability to take and demonstrate initiative

Education

The successful candidate will have:

• a tax qualification and
• another suitable professional qualification

Applications

Applications are made through email and should be accompanied by a full curriculum vitae and sent to danielle.fulham@mccannfitzgerald.com. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion for more information, please contact Danielle on  01 542 5200.

The Role

McCann FitzGerald LLP is one of Ireland’s premier law firms employing approximately 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 a Hospitality Assistant to join our Catering team. We are looking for someone with a passion for excellence, with previous food and beverage experience beneficial. You will be working as part of a team but you will at times be expected to work independently and under your own initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

Meeting & Hospitality Floor:

Provide an exceptional catering service to pre – booked meeting rooms on the 6th floor.

Assist with and have input to the preparation of Tea/Coffee and Food setups.

Take ownership of Catering requests booked via the Meeting Room Booking System – to include the confirming of menus, meeting room catering requests and follow up on billing account numbers.

Anticipate and prepare for complex or challenging requests/meetings by planning ahead and being alert to business flows on the floor.

Ensure the meeting rooms are presented and maintained to the optimum standard.

Ensuring that any AV requirements and/or IT equipment is removed following meetings.

Keep all work areas neat and tidy, and adhere to food safety and HACCP procedures at all times.

Communicate effectively in a professional manner with all levels of the business.

Possess and display a positive attitude, the ability to take ownership and responsibility for the completion of tasks and the ability to take and demonstrate initiative.

From time to time assist in the Ground Floor Cafeteria:

Assisting with the daily food preparation and cafeteria service.

Checking in and decanting of deliveries.

Setting up and cleaning down of Cafeteria tables for lunch service.

Cleaning of the tray racks and washing up of all lunch crockery and cutlery following service.

Deep cleaning of kitchen areas, and utensils as required.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

A knowledge of Food and Beverage service.

Previous experience within a hospitality environment or in food preparation and a good knowledge of HACCP and food safety.

An appetite to learn from colleagues.

Strong verbal communication in a professional manner.

A positive attitude and an enthusiasm for helping others and working with others to ensure successful outcomes.

A conscientious approach to their work.

Applications

Applications are made through email and should be accompanied by a full curriculum vitae and sent to liz.giltinane@mccannfitzgerald.com Alternatively, for a confidential discussion for more information, please contact Liz Giltinane on +353-1-511-1552.

The Role

McCann FitzGerald LLP is one of Ireland’s premier law firms employing approximately 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’re seeking a Graphic Designer to be part of our Marketing & Business Development team. Working under the Director of Marketing & Business Development, the ideal candidate will have a strong sense of visual hierarchy and experience working within strict corporate identity guidelines to produce materials including: marketing collateral for print and web, publications design, templates, event signage, social media graphics, advertising, presentations, and other ad-hoc design requirements that arise from time to time. Skills in video editing, motion graphics and UX design would be a distinct advantage. 

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Be the guardian of the firm’s corporate identity
• Manage multiple graphic design projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Create final artwork for presentations (internal and external)
• Production of brochures, newsletters, social media graphics and other promotional material
• Support the preparation of pitches and tenders
• Create high resolution print graphics for large and small format printing
• Design and optimise graphics for social media and web publishing
• Produce organisational/flow charts
• Take existing concepts and lay them out in various formats with a strong visual aesthetic
• Work with team members, manager, copywriters and other members of the Marketing & Business Development team
• Keep up to date with developments in design, print and digital media 
• Undertake any other tasks that may be deemed reasonable and appropriate

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• At least three years relevant experience
• Experience laying out documents in InDesign in line with corporate identity guidelines
• Experience preparing files for digital and print production (i.e; optimising for web and print)
• Photo retouching and colour correcting skills
• Thorough understanding of the elements of good design
• Ability to manage deadlines on numerous, concurrent projects
• Attention to detail essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to working as part of a team and experience of teamwork
• Strong work ethic with a positive and proactive approach.

Education

The successful candidate will have:

• Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing qualification
• Advanced in PC-based Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects and Adobe XD would be a distinct advantage
• Advanced in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and proficient in Excel

Applications

Applications are made through email and should be accompanied by a full curriculum vitae and sent to liz.giltinane@mccannfitzgerald.com. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion for more information, please contact Liz Giltinane on 01-511-1552.