Job Description

Your New Company

We are delighted to partner with an international corporate and finance law firm searching for a Banking and Finance Associate as it expands its Dublin operations following a period of exceptional growth and activity. The firm 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

You will join a highly successful and collegiate Banking and Finance Team that has extensive experience advising a broad spectrum of lenders and borrowers on a range of domestic and cross-border finance transactions including real estate investment and development finance, fund finance, corporate debt, leveraged and acquisition finance, refinancings and restructurings. 

You will be given an unrivalled opportunity to gain exposure to quality and visible transactions and to build your profile in the market. You will also work very closely with the other practice areas within the firm to ensure clients receive an excellent service. 

The role will include the following duties:

• Advising on fund finance facilities and structures including direct lending by private credit funds
• Supporting and advising on leveraged acquisition financing transactions
• Working on real estate investment and development financing matters
• Advising on enforcement strategies, standstill arrangements and restructurings
• Acting for a client base comprising domestic and international clients and acting for both lenders and borrowers.
• 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

• Between 3-5 years' post qualification experience in banking and finance
• Both experience and training should have been completed with a leading law firm
• A strong academic background, with excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Excellent technical knowledge and skills and a strong commercial awareness
• A strong work ethic, highly organised, strong transactional management skills, self-motivated and team-orientated
• A commitment to building a legal career within the banking and finance space.
• 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 Banking and Finance Associate 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.