Associate - Corporate, M&A
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026.
Role: Associate Solicitor
Practice Area: Corporate; Mergers & Acquisitions
PQE: 2+ years
Contract: Permanent
The Firm
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is a leading Irish law firm based in Dublin with offices in San Francisco, New York and London. We are a business law firm with extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of Irish corporate life and with particular focus on the Energy, Technology, Financial Services, Built Environment, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Charities sectors.
The Role
We are seeking ambitious Associates with 2+ years PQE, for an exciting and rewarding role in our growing Corporate practice. We have benefitted from sustained client demand which is enabling us to offer multiple roles across the department.
The MHC Corporate department is recognised as a leading adviser in Ireland on all types of domestic and international corporate transactions for public companies, private companies and national and multinational bodies across a broad range of industry sectors. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on some of the largest, most high-profile, innovative and complex transactions in the Irish market and internationally. MHC advises internationally renowned clients on public and private M&A, investment transactions, shareholders’ agreements, private equity, venture capital, and we provide ongoing advice to clients on other Corporate legal matters. We consider ourselves the best at what we do and we are eager to foster a new generation of practitioners toward excellence in this rewarding career.
Candidate Requirements
2+ years PQE with relevant experience from an international or Irish law firm
Love of and interest in Corporate M&A work
Ambitious to progress in your career
Strong work ethic
Progressed drafting and written communication skills
Willingness to take responsibility and show initiative
Responsibilities of role
Drafting and negotiating deal documents required in respect of the types of Corporate transactions listed above (among others)
Running all elements of transactions with an appropriate level of partner guidance to the extent required
Advising our clients on ongoing advisory matters
Managing due diligence exercises and carrying out or overseeing relevant elements of due diligence
Managing more junior Associates / Trainees on deal teams and in the wider Corporate Department
Partaking in business development, education, and marketing initiatives
Why MHC?
Excellent remuneration and benefits package; pension, healthcare & bonus.
Enviable client base and strong career progression opportunities.
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
Friendly, open and informal working atmosphere.
Focus on employee involvement, wellbeing and success.
Social events, clubs and initiatives (Green Team, Working on Wellness, subsidised fitness classes, MHC RISE, Diversity, Sports & Social and Art Committee)
MHC knowledge and education programme to facilitate major development as a lawyer.
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