Associate – Corporate (Energy)
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 an associate to join our team of experts in the Corporate Department, within the Energy Group. The Group has extensive experience in advising on transactions in the energy sector, often with a cross border element.
This is an opportunity to grow your career in a firm with a culture of teamwork and mutual support and also work on the most complex and significant transactions both domestic and international.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will form part of a high performing team which advises on the full range of energy sector corporate transactions including:
1. M&A transactions involving energy assets
2. Regulatory issues
3. PPAs and related energy asset contracts and arrangements
4. Joint ventures and strategic alliances
5. Commercial contracts / arrangement (including outsourcing)
6. Corporate governance
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
The successful candidate will have:
1. 2-4 years post qualification experience in corporate/energy law, ideally with specific experience in mergers and acquisitions work in the energy sector, and regulatory advice
2. Strong document drafting skills
3. Proven communication and analytical skills with a high degree of commercial awareness
4. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills; the ability to manage a busy workload and client needs on a consistent basis
Education
The successful candidate will:
1. Have an excellent academic background
2. 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 ****. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion and for more information, please ****.
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