Legal Executive & Company Secretary – M&A Boutique

About the role

This senior transaction support position sits at the heart of a leading Dublin boutique M&A practice. Working closely with the Legal Technology and Innovation Manager, you will support the full lifecycle of complex corporate deals, from document preparation to post‑completion filings.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate ancillary transaction documents for live M&A deals.
• Manage completion checklists and oversee the execution phase of transactions.
• Set up, maintain and administer data rooms.
• Handle post‑completion administration, including statutory filings.
• Perform company secretarial duties such as CRO filings, register updates, resolutions and minutes.
• Operate, and eventually own, the firm’s proprietary document‑automation systems.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of transactional experience in M&A, funds or banking‑side work.
• Strong interest in legal technology and process‑driven working.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Sound judgment in a fast‑moving transactional environment.
• Career focus on legal operations and transaction management rather than solicitor qualification.

Required skills

What we offer

• Direct involvement in live M&A transactions at a reputable boutique firm.
• Daily use of cutting‑edge proprietary systems.
• Structured development path with increasing responsibility.
• Small, collegial team where individual contributions are visible and recognised.