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Date: 30 Sep 2024

Location: Dublin, IE, D01 W213

Company: Walkers Global

 

We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

The Firm

Walkers is a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

Walkers treat everyone as the intelligent grown-ups they are. We take a grown-up approach to getting the job done – trusting and empowering our people to deliver consistently, and enabling them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world we operate in.

The Role

Walkers is currently seeking an ambitious, driven and enthusiastic associate to join its highly regarded Real Estate group in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and experienced team of leading lawyers.

 

Unlike many of the domestic Irish law firms, Walkers is a truly global firm with ten international offices operating across eight jurisdictions. We have a large footprint in EMEA, Asia and the Americas and our transactions frequently involve our colleagues from our overseas offices.

 

In this role, you will be given the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters representing top tier clients. You will work directly with partners and your work will be high quality, interesting and challenging.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • The role will involve a broad range of responsibilities including but not limited to the following:
  • Advising clients in relation to the purchase, financing, disposal and leasing of various types of commercial property including industrial, land and offices and residential property;
  • Drafting, reviewing and amending commercial leases, deeds of surrender, deeds of variation, side letters and license agreements;
  • Experience in real estate finance;
  • Other ad-hoc property related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We are seeking a suitably qualified lawyer from NQ to 3 years PQE who can demonstrate the following:

  • Comfortable with all stages of commercial property transactions;
  • Exposure to related security documentation;
  • Property banking/ finance experience would be an advantage;
  • Strong academic credentials;
  • Excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills;
  • A high level of commercial and business awareness;
  • A calm and measured approach to problem solving;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent communication skills; and
  • A proven track record in managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills and Personal Attributes

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with partners, employees and (where appropriate) with the firm's clients.

 

  • Strong research, analytical skills, and attention to detail. 

 

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

  • Client- focused and commercial aptitude.

 

  • Ability to work under pressure and responsive to the expectations of partners and clients.

 

  • Able to prioritise competing demands, excellent time management and organisational skills.

 

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.