M&A Legal Executive / Company Secretary

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Legal Executive to join the corporate M&A team of a boutique Dublin law firm. The successful candidate will support solicitors on merger and acquisition transactions, providing both legal and company secretarial assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with document review and preparation for M&A deals.
• Draft, file and maintain company secretarial documents, including resolutions, minutes and statutory registers.
• Handle CRO filings and other regulatory matters.
• Support due‑diligence processes and coordinate with internal and external parties.
• Maintain accurate transaction records and ensure compliance with Irish company law.

Required profile

• 2‑3 years of office experience in Ireland as a transactional paralegal, legal executive or company secretary.
• Clear intention to develop a career in legal support rather than qualify as a solicitor.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.

Required skills

• Experience with document review in M&A contexts.
• Knowledge of Irish company law, CRO filing procedures and statutory registers.
• Ability to draft resolutions, minutes and other company secretarial paperwork.