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Tax Lawyer or Tax Advisor – 3-5 PQE
Tax Lawyer or Tax Advisor – 3-5 PQE
This is an opportunity to join the Matheson LLP (“Matheson”) tax practice, the largest tax practice group amongst Irish law firms, advising leading corporations and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. We are hiring a tax lawyer or tax advisor to join our team to work directly with our international client base on complex and challenging tax matters, with a focus on the financial sector.
At Matheson we invest in our people, and you will receive excellent mentoring. We also offer a firm wide, tailored learning and development programme at all levels giving you the opportunity to develop strong business and practice management skills.
About the role
You will have the opportunity to be involved across a range of matters, whilst also having the opportunity to focus on your areas of strength. The role will be with a group within our tax practice which primarily advises on:
- securitisation, capital markets and structured finance transactions;
- investment banking and banking transactions;
- private equity transactions;
- international tax for corporate reorganisations, restructurings and inward investment projects relating to the financial sector in Ireland;
- asset and project finance, including aircraft and equipment leasing; and
- tax controversy and tax litigation relating to the financial sector.
About the person
You are an experienced tax lawyer or CTA qualified advisor who is highly client focused and committed to consistently exceeding client expectations. You have deep technical expertise and strong business development acumen. You are a self-starter, hardworking and resilient, can manage a varied workload and deliver quality, commercially-focused advice. You will thrive in an energetic and inclusive environment where you will work in partnership with top legal talent in a market leading team that is continuing to grow. You will enjoy establishing relationships with a diverse range of clients and colleagues. You are enthusiastic about business development and collaborating to manage valuable client relationships as part of the team.
Why join Matheson
At Matheson you have the opportunity to work with exceptional people and a broad range of high calibre domestic and international clients. We want to hire the best people and provide them with an environment where they can thrive by living our values of Partnership, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Entrepreneurship. Our Impactful Business Programme is delivered by a number of committees which drive key initiatives around D&I, CSR, Environmental Sustainability and the Arts. We are also a founding signatory of the Pro Bono Pledge Ireland. We provide an excellent working environment, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to engage in a range of learning and development initiatives which are specifically tailored to your level of PQE.
About Matheson
Matheson is an Irish law firm. Its primary focus is on serving the Irish legal needs of internationally-focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland.
Almost 900 people work across Matheson’s six offices, including 127 partners and tax principals and over 600 legal, tax and digital services professionals.
Matheson’s clients include over half of the world’s 50 largest banks, 7 of the world’s 10 largest asset managers, 7 of the top 10 global technology brands and we have advised the majority of the Fortune 100 companies.
Accessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.
Commercial Real Estate Lawyer
Commercial Real Estate Lawyer
Matheson’s Commercial Real Estate team is one of the leading commercial property law practices in Ireland, acting in the largest and most high profile real estate transactions occurring in the Irish market. We need bright and experienced Commercial Real Estate lawyers to join our team to work directly with our international client base on complex and challenging commercial real estate transactions.
At Matheson we invest in our people, and you will receive excellent mentoring directly from Partners and Senior Associates as well as having the opportunity to mentor and coach junior solicitors. We also offer a firm wide, tailored learning and development programme from newly qualified to Senior Associate level giving you the opportunity to develop strong business and practice management skills.
This is an opportunity to join a busy and growing commercial real estate team in a responsible and time sensitive role.
About the role
- You will be involved in the acquisition, development, asset management structuring and onward sale and leasing of large scale developments for the leading and most innovative developers in the market place
- You will be working directly with our international client base on some of the largest, complex and challenging commercial real estate transactions;
- You will be involved in the negotiation of commercial leases and agreement for leases for both landlords and tenants;
- You will be involved in the commercial real estate aspects of corporate transactions, including the sale and purchase of both private and public companies;
- You will be advising owner/occupiers on the acquisition of office, industrial and manufacturing premises; and
- You will be involved in the acquisition, disposal and financing of single assets, asset portfolios and loan portfolios.
The person
- You are an experienced Lawyer with a strong track record in commercial real estate matters;
- You have a high level of technical expertise and a strong business development track record;
- You are highly client focused and committed to consistently exceeding client expectations;
- You can manage a diverse workload, deliver quality, commercially-focused advice with minimal supervision, and lead and develop junior lawyers;
- You enjoy the law you practice, and are hardworking and resilient;
- You will thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment where you will work in partnership with top legal talent in a market leading team that is continuing to grow;
- You will enjoy establishing relationships with a diverse range of clients and colleagues; and
- You are enthusiastic about business development, helping develop your junior colleagues to their maximum potential in managing valuable client relationships as part of the team.
Why join Matheson
At Matheson you have the opportunity to work with exceptional people and a broad range of high calibre domestic and international clients. Working at Matheson provides you with an environment where you can thrive by living our values of Partnership, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Entrepreneurship. Our Impactful Business Programme is delivered by a number of committees which drive key initiatives around D&I, CSR, Environmental Sustainability and the Arts. We are also a founding signatory of the Pro Bono Pledge Ireland. We have a hybrid working policy. We provide an excellent working environment, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to engage in a range of learning and development initiatives. We are proud to support the Mindful Business Charter.
About Matheson
Established in 1825 in Dublin, Ireland and with offices in Cork, London, New York, Palo Alto and San Francisco, almost 900 people work across Matheson’s six offices, including 127 partners and tax principals and over 600 legal, tax and digital services professionals. Matheson services the legal needs of internationally focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. Our clients include over half of the world’s 50 largest banks, 7 of the world’s 10 largest asset managers, 7 of the top 10 global technology brands and we have advised the majority of the Fortune 100 companies.
Our expertise is spread across more than 30 practice groups, including Finance and Capital Markets, Corporate, International Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, Technology and Innovation, Digital Services, Intellectual Property, Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring, EU and Competition, Asset Management and Investment Funds, Employment, Pensions and Benefits, Commercial Real Estate, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Healthcare, Insurance, Tax, Private Client, Energy and Infrastructure, FinTech and Life Sciences. We work collaboratively across all areas, reinforcing a client first ethos among our people, and our broad and interconnected spread of industry and sectoral expertise allows us to provide the full range of legal advice and services to our clients.
Accessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.
Professional Support Lawyer – Finance and Capital Markets
Professional Support Lawyer – Finance and Capital Markets
We are recruiting a Professional Support Lawyer in the Finance and Capital Markets department in Matheson. You are likely to be an experienced finance lawyer, with a background and interest in Banking and Finance. The role can be full-time or part-time and is flexible within our hybrid working model. The successful candidate will work closely with the partners in FCM and the Head of Knowledge Management.
About the role
You will be working within the existing FCM Knowledge Management function and will have scope to develop the role in line with the latest legal developments and new ways of working including thought leadership, implementation of AI and digital products and distribution of legal content internally and externally using digital platforms and media.
Role includes:
- Contributing to the effective design, implementation and management of the firm’s Knowledge Management function;
- Monitoring new and proposed legislation, case law, changes in law & practice developments;
- Preparing updates, analysis and insights for our team and our clients;
- Providing technical expertise and support to the team, conducting research and providing training;
- Updating precedents, practice notes and other internal knowledge material;
- Collaborating on the design and delivery of innovative value-add services to clients; and
- Participating in submissions to government and regulatory bodies, supporting and participating in industry working groups.
About the person
- Experienced banking and finance lawyer from a market leading practice;
- An interest in the development of AI, digital solutions and use of digital platforms;
- Excellent written and communication skills, demonstrating creativity, thought leadership and analytical thinking;
- Strong drafting and research skills, with attention to detail; and
- Ability to work independently and using own initiative while also being able to collaborate as part of a team.
Why join Matheson
At Matheson you have the opportunity to work with exceptional people and a broad range of high calibre domestic and international clients. Working at Matheson provides you with an environment where you can thrive by living our values of Partnership, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Entrepreneurship. Our Impactful Business Programme is delivered by a number of committees which drive key initiatives around D&I, CSR, Environmental Sustainability and the Arts. We are also a founding signatory of the Pro Bono Pledge Ireland. We have a hybrid working policy. We provide an excellent working environment, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to engage in a range of learning and development initiatives. We are proud to support the Mindful Business Charter.
About Matheson
Established in 1825 in Dublin, Ireland and with offices in Cork, London, New York, Palo Alto and San Francisco, almost 900 people work across Matheson’s six offices, including 127 partners and tax principals and over 600 legal, tax and digital services professionals. Matheson services the legal needs of internationally focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. Our clients include over half of the world’s 50 largest banks, 7 of the world’s 10 largest asset managers, 7 of the top 10 global technology brands and we have advised the majority of the Fortune 100 companies.
Our expertise is spread across more than 30 practice groups, including Finance and Capital Markets, Corporate, International Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, Technology and Innovation, Digital Services, Intellectual Property, Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring, EU and Competition, Asset Management and Investment Funds, Employment, Pensions and Benefits, Commercial Real Estate, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Healthcare, Insurance, Tax, Private Client, Energy and Infrastructure, FinTech and Life Sciences. We work collaboratively across all areas, reinforcing a client first ethos among our people, and our broad and interconnected spread of industry and sectoral expertise allows us to provide the full range of legal advice and services to our clients.
Accessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.
Technology Lawyer
Technology Lawyer
The market-leading Technology and Innovation group in Matheson LLP (“Matheson”) is seeking to build on its ongoing growth and success. The group, which is the longest established technology practice in Ireland, is acknowledged to be at the cutting edge of technology related legal developments. The group advises on all aspects of technology related legal advice, providing strategic, practical and commercially focused advice to international and domestic clients across multiple sectors. The work includes advising on digital services and content regulation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data protection and privacy matters, intellectual property and strategic and business critical contracts, both transactional and advisory. The group has grown substantially over the last several years and is recruiting ambitious senior associates who are keen to develop their expertise and help manage further continuing growth.
The role
This is a senior role within the Technology and Innovation group, where you will:
- Lead on challenging and innovative technology law projects for a variety of clients;
- Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary specialist teams (including Matheson’s Digital Economy Group) on high value and business critical client projects;
- Manage junior and associate solicitors on client advisory matters across the full range of technology, digital services and privacy issues;
- Participate in a variety of business development opportunities including foreign client relationship visits and representing Matheson at international conferences as well as the possibility of secondment to our London and Californian offices;
- Help drive thought leadership in technology law through the Matheson client knowledge programme; and
Advise on the legal issues across:
- Large scale technology and commercial contract drafting and negotiations;
- Data protection, data privacy and data governance;
- Artificial intelligence;
- Cyber security and operational resilience;
- The digital single market including DMA and DSA compliance, content regulation for online platforms and intermediary industries, e-commerce and online business practices for gatekeepers, platforms and businesses;
- Transactional and advisory intellectual property projects.
The person
- You are an experienced Technology Lawyer with a strong track record both technically and in business development;
- You are highly client focused and committed to consistently exceeding client expectations;
- You have a strong academic track record and broad technical expertise;
- You can manage a diverse workload, deliver quality, commercially-focused advice with minimal supervision, and lead and develop junior lawyers;
- You enjoy the law you practice, are hardworking and resilient and will thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment where you will work in partnership with top legal talent in a market leading team that is continuing to grow;
- You will enjoy establishing relationships with a diverse range of clients and colleagues; and
- You are enthusiastic about business development, helping develop your junior colleagues to their maximum potential and how you can contribute to managing valuable client relationships as part of the team.
Why join Matheson
At Matheson you have the opportunity to work with exceptional people and a broad range of high calibre domestic and international clients. Working at Matheson provides you with an environment where you can thrive by living our values of Partnership, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Entrepreneurship. Our Impactful Business Programme is delivered by a number of committees which drive key initiatives around D&I, CSR, Environmental Sustainability and the Arts. We are also a founding signatory of the Pro Bono Pledge Ireland. We have a hybrid working policy. We provide an excellent working environment, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to engage in a range of learning and development initiatives which are specifically tailored to your level. We are proud to support the Mindful Business Charter.
About Matheson
Established in 1825 in Dublin, Ireland and with offices in Cork, London, New York, Palo Alto and San Francisco, almost 900 people work across Matheson’s six offices, including 127 partners and tax principals and over 600 legal, tax and digital services professionals. Matheson services the legal needs of internationally focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. Our clients include over half of the world’s 50 largest banks, 7 of the world’s 10 largest asset managers, 7 of the top 10 global technology brands and we have advised the majority of the Fortune 100 companies.
Our expertise is spread across more than 30 practice groups, including Finance and Capital Markets, Corporate, International Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, Technology and Innovation, Digital Services, Intellectual Property, Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring, EU and Competition, Asset Management and Investment Funds, Employment, Pensions and Benefits, Commercial Real Estate, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Healthcare, Insurance, Tax, Private Client, Energy and Infrastructure, FinTech and Life Sciences. We work collaboratively across all areas, reinforcing a client first ethos among our people, and our broad and interconnected spread of industry and sectoral expertise allows us to provide the full range of legal advice and services to our clients.
Accessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.
Finance Lawyer
Finance Lawyer
We have opportunities for Finance lawyers (1 to 5 PQE) to join the Finance and Capital Markets department. In this role you will work on complex and novel multi-disciplinary legal mandates for our market-leading range of international and domestic clients. You are energetic, ambitious, keen to learn and will actively contribute to the growth of the practice.
About the role
The group works on a wide range of transactional work and is considered to be one of the leading practices in the Irish market. We are keen to speak to finance lawyers interested in working in some or all of the following areas:
- Project Finance
- Structured Finance and Capital Markets
- Leveraged Acquisition Finance
- General Corporate Finance
- Fund Finance
- Property and Development Finance
- Aviation Finance
The person
You are a qualified finance lawyer with transactional experience and are keen to further develop your skills in this area. You have good technical expertise and are enthusiastic about business development and helping to manage valuable client relationships as part of the team. You are highly client-focused and committed to consistently exceeding client expectations. You can manage a diverse workload, deliver quality, commercially-focused advice working collaboratively across the practice area. You enjoy the law you practice, and are hardworking and resilient. You will thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment where you will work in partnership with top legal talent in a market-leading team that is continuing to grow. You will enjoy establishing relationships with a diverse range of clients and colleagues.
Why join Matheson
At Matheson you have the opportunity to work with exceptional people and a broad range of high calibre domestic and international clients. Working at Matheson provides you with an environment where you can thrive by living our values of Partnership, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Entrepreneurship. Our Impactful Business Programme is delivered by a number of committees which drive key initiatives around D&I, CSR, Environmental Sustainability and the Arts. We are also a founding signatory of the Pro Bono Pledge Ireland. We have a hybrid working policy. We provide an excellent working environment, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to engage in a range of learning and development initiatives. We are proud to support the Mindful Business Charter.
About Matheson
Established in 1825 in Dublin, Ireland and with offices in Cork, London, New York, Palo Alto and San Francisco, almost 900 people work across Matheson’s six offices, including 127 partners and tax principals and over 600 legal, tax and digital services professionals. Matheson services the legal needs of internationally focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. Our clients include over half of the world’s 50 largest banks, 7 of the world’s 10 largest asset managers, 7 of the top 10 global technology brands and we have advised the majority of the Fortune 100 companies.
Our expertise is spread across more than 30 practice groups, including Finance and Capital Markets, Corporate, International Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, Technology and Innovation, Digital Services, Intellectual Property, Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring, EU and Competition, Asset Management and Investment Funds, Employment, Pensions and Benefits, Commercial Real Estate, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Healthcare, Insurance, Tax, Private Client, Energy and Infrastructure, FinTech and Life Sciences. We work collaboratively across all areas, reinforcing a client first ethos among our people, and our broad and interconnected spread of industry and sectoral expertise allows us to provide the full range of legal advice and services to our clients.
Accessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.
Note to Agencies
Agency submissions and candidate introductions will only be accepted with prior approval from a member of the Recruitment team. To submit or introduce a candidate, an agency must have valid agreed terms of business in place with Matheson. Any agency submissions or candidate introductions made without prior approval or without the agreed terms of business in place will be considered invalid.
Recent People News
In advance of the completion of Michael Jackson’s final term as Managing Partner at the end of this year, the partners have unanimously elected Corporate partner, Darren Maher, to succeed him with effect from 1 January 2026.
Matheson LLP and University College Dublin are pleased to announce the launch of The UCD Matheson Corporate Governance Partnership.
Pictured L-R: Professor Laurent Pech, Dean at UCD Sutherland School of Law; Patrick Spicer, Chairperson, Matheson LLP and Susanne McMenamin, Corporate Partner, Matheson.
2025 marks 10 years of a continuous and exclusive collaboration with Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education. Since 2015, almost 200 Matheson lawyers have attended Judge Business School, and in excess of 75% of our 127 partners have attended either as participants or sponsors.
These new partners are Simon Shinkwin (Competition and Regulation); Sarah O’Meara (Asset Management); Seóna O’Donnellan (International Business Group); Lisa Tait (Finance and Capital Markets); Maeve Lochrie (Private Wealth); Aishlinn Gannon (Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution); and Owen Collins (Energy and Infrastructure)
Our Elephant, called OTTO (Openly Talking Together Often) acts as a physical reminder of the invisible challenges that individuals may face in their daily lives and the need for open and impactful conversations around wellbeing in the workplace.
Darren Maher Elected to Succeed Michael Jackson as Managing Partner of Matheson
In advance of the completion of Michael Jackson’s final term as Managing Partner at the end of this year, the partners have unanimously elected Corporate partner, Darren Maher, to succeed him with effect from 1 January 2026.
Matheson Announces New Partnership with UCD Sutherland School of Law
Matheson LLP and University College Dublin are pleased to announce the launch of The UCD Matheson Corporate Governance Partnership.
Pictured L-R: Professor Laurent Pech, Dean at UCD Sutherland School of Law; Patrick Spicer, Chairperson, Matheson LLP and Susanne McMenamin, Corporate Partner, Matheson.
Matheson and Judge Business School Mark 10 Years of Collaboration
2025 marks 10 years of a continuous and exclusive collaboration with Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education. Since 2015, almost 200 Matheson lawyers have attended Judge Business School, and in excess of 75% of our 127 partners have attended either as participants or sponsors.
Matheson Promotes Seven Senior Associates to Partners in 2025
These new partners are Simon Shinkwin (Competition and Regulation); Sarah O’Meara (Asset Management); Seóna O’Donnellan (International Business Group); Lisa Tait (Finance and Capital Markets); Maeve Lochrie (Private Wealth); Aishlinn Gannon (Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution); and Owen Collins (Energy and Infrastructure)
Matheson Partners with Elephant in the Room to Launch Mental Health Initiative
Our Elephant, called OTTO (Openly Talking Together Often) acts as a physical reminder of the invisible challenges that individuals may face in their daily lives and the need for open and impactful conversations around wellbeing in the workplace.
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