Lee Crowley

Newly Qualified Solicitor

Talent

DublinMember since May 9, 2026

Newly Qualified Solicitor

Hire this person

Send a job offer directly to this candidate

Newly Qualified Solicitor

About

I am a newly qualified solicitor having recently completed my traineeship in Byrne Wallace Shields LLP seeking associate position. Due to the nature of my experience to date, both academic and professional, I am an excellent candidate for the position and this is evidenced by my cv. I have garnered the required experience for the role, I have excellent attention to detail, and legal drafting skills.

Experience

Trainee Solicitor at Byrne Wallace Shields (2023-09 – 2026 -05)

Third Seat

Banking and Finance • Advised a private investment company to a company of €4 million.

• Advised a private investment company to a company of €5 million.

• Provided Irish legal advice in connection with foreign investment in international company based in Ireland.

• Provided assistance for the release of security.

• Drafted various security documents including facility agreements, debentures, and charge on share and security assignment and additional documents.

• Drafted various ancillary documents including corporate certificates, share deliverables and Form 52.

• Drafted board minutes and special resolutions.

• Drafted and filed C1 short and further particulars and section 1001 notices.

• Attended to various client calls and liaising with clients, relevant firms etc. for the duration of a transaction.

• Attended to various post completion matters.

Trainee

Solicitor at Byrne Wallace Shields (2023-09 – Present) Second Seat: Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance • Drafted and filed various filings such as a B1, B1B, B2, B5 and B10.

• Assisted with registration of international companies in Ireland.

• Drafted relevant documents in relation to company strike off.

• Liaised with clients in relation to end of year filings and bond renewals.

• Drafted step plan and necessary documents for company for strike off.

• Attended various client calls and liaised with clients, relevant solicitors in relation to filings • Managed company seals, original minutes and resolutions which were kept in office for clients.

Trainee Solicitor at Byrne Wallace Shields (2023-09 – Present) First Seat: Corporate • Advised clients in relation to company acquisitions.

• Advised on amendment and restatement of original loan agreement.

• Advised on loan facility by private investment company to a company of €5.5 million.

• Provided Irish legal advice in connection with foreign investment in international company based in Ireland.

• Drafted ancillary documents such as board minutes, deed of confirmation, a beneficial ownership wavier and a deed of wavier.

• Reviewed and amended various step plans relating to transactions to ensure they are up to date.

• Drafted and reviewed of transaction bibles.

• Attended various client calls and liaising with clients, relevant firms etc. and taking attendance.

• Managed agenda and minutes for corporate team meetings.

• Attended to various post completion matters.

Legal & Business Affairs Executive at Avenue Productions (2019-05 – 2023-09) • Negotiated and drafted contracts relating to development, all production requirements and financing.

• Reviewed all agreements, both long and short form, and addendums relating to various commercial partners associated with financing of projects.

• Prepared documentation necessary to submit for funding such as s.481 Investment in Film Incentive.

• Attended markets at festivals such as the Berlinale, Cannes, and Galway Film Fleadh and meeting with co-production partners, financiers and public bodies.

• Assisted production with all legal and business requirements.

Academic Tutor at School of Law, Trinity College (2015-09 – 2019-05) • Research of area of relevant legal precedent and statute • Preparation and presentation of relevant course material in seminars • Correction of assignments with relevant feedback on points of law • Correspondences with various students regarding different issues relating to seminars • Presentation and tutoring of various areas of law including Company law

Summer Intern at Olivia Traynor Solicitors (2011-05 – 2011-06) • Legal research of relevant Legislation, Statutes and Instruments and general areas of practice • Exposure to litigation by attending District, Circuit and High Court • File management and organisation • Attending at client meetings and recording minutes • Drafting of correspondence to clients and scheduling meetings