Job Description

Your New Company

We are delighted to partner with an outstanding international corporate and finance law firm in Dublin searching for a Funds Associate to join their Funds and Investment Management team. This world-leading firm is expanding following a period of exceptional growth and activity. It works with many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations and consistently delivers high-quality and innovative services to its clients in Ireland and internationally.

The firm is very committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity in order to attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Your New Role

As a Funds Associate within a market-leading Irish Funds and Investment Management Group in Dublin you will have an opportunity to make a significant contribution within a practice that is continuing to expand. The team advises a wide variety of asset managers, investment firms and financial institutions on the full spectrum of Irish regulated and unregulated investment structures. The scope of its’ work covers all types of public funds (in particular ETFs, other types of UCITS and retail ELTIFs) and alternative/private funds (in particular private credit, hedge and private equity), as well as specialist associated areas such as sustainable investing and digital assets/ tokenisation.

The successful candidate will have exposure to high quality matters and will work as part of, and be supported by, a highly successful and collegiate team. 

The key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Advising our predominantly UK, US and European client base on the structuring, establishment and operation of all types Irish fund products
• Reviewing transaction documentation from an Irish law perspective across a wide range of structures and jurisdictions
• Preparing, drafting and negotiating fund documentation and agreements
• Managing transactions end-to-end efficiently and effectively
• Engaging in business development activities, being active in the promotion of the firm and seeking opportunities for new work and cross-selling
• Working as part of a team, including supervising junior lawyers’ work and taking an active part in sharing knowledge and experience within the team

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• At least 2 years' post qualification experience as an investment funds lawyer 
• Experience will ideally have been gained within a top-tier- law firm
• A strong academic background, with excellent written communication and drafting skills
• The ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well in a team environment. 

What You’ll Receive In Return

The firm offers an exceptional remuneration package, prioritises employee health and wellbeing and offers a range of benefits, including: 

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive annual leave
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

Applying For Your New Role

If working as a Funds Solicitor in one of the world's preeminent professional services firms sounds of interest please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.