ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR

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

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.

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 transactionsHave experience working on large property transactions to include mergers and acquisitions.Be highly motivated with a strong work ethic and self-motivationExcellent time management skills with the ability to work to the deadlines associated with conveyancing transactionsBe commercially astute with a strong business sense;
Have the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships