Junior Associate - Corporate

Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.

Our culture is one of high-performance and we have high expectations of one another, in everything we do. Being a proud team player is essential. We work together, listen and learn from one another and achieve results we could never achieve on our own. When you join our team, you’ll become part of a flexible, inclusive environment underpinned by openness and consistent support for one another. At A&O, you're not only valued for what you do, but for who you are.

We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we’re working hard to create an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. We know that to excel, we must nurture an environment where our people feel they belong. .

Department purpose

The Corporate practice group in Belfast work on the full range of corporate matters, with a particular focus on M&A, private equity, and large-scale reorganisations. The team provides support to offices across our global network, working on high profile transactions with global clients. Junior Associates will work independently, lead a team and be the first line of support for Associates and Senior Associates.

Our Corporate practice is a clear area of growth for the firm and as part of this we are looking to strengthen our presence in Belfast to further compliment and develop our team. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career at a leading international firm offering exceptional training and career development.

Key relationships

• Senior or managing Associates
• Junior Associates
• Senior Legal Professionals and LPs
• Clients (internal and external)
• Legal Technology and Project Management Office teams

Role and responsibilities

• Issue spotting and report writing/drafting
• Leading projects/teams
• Quality controlling the work of more junior members of the team
• Training junior team members
• Owning relationships with clients (both internal and external)
• Continuing to build their own expertise and the profile of A&O Belfast through spending periods on secondment to clients (internal or external)

Who we are looking for

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with experience working in a corporate role.
• Strong technical corporate experience with the ability to lead key corporate transactions, leading on due diligence exercises.
• Solid experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Broad understanding of general company law principles.
• Interest in complex multi-jurisdictional corporate reorganisation and legal entity integration projects and experience of managing teams of overseas lawyers (often from other law firms) providing local law support to the client desirable.
• Consistently demonstrate a professional manner with evidence of exceptional levels of judgement, commercial awareness, and critical thinking.
• Strong focus on detail and high levels of self-motivation.
• Proven ability to take ownership of own work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills – a team player with the ability to establish credibility and inspire confidence with clients and senior colleagues.
• Demonstrate a high level of affinity with or willingness to use legal technology.

Additional information - External

The closing date for applications is Friday 9th June 2023.