Associate - Asset Management & Investment Funds

Walkers; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Supportive environment

Prominent international clients

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous annual leave

Agile Working Policy

Health insurance cover

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Paid Maternity & Paternity leave

Income Protection

Professional Membership Fees paid

Learning & Development programmes

Client secondment opportunities

Subsidised gym access

Wellness programme

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Dublin is seeking an Associate to join their Investment Funds practice. This role involves assisting with the establishment of investment funds, drafting documentation, and managing client relationships. Candidates should possess a law degree and exhibit strong analytical and drafting skills. The role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with leading international clients in a supportive and agile working environment.

Qualifications

• Team player with collegiate approach and the ability to work in a busy fund law group.
• Strong academic credentials and solid analytical abilities.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• High level of commercial awareness and pragmatic problem solving.
• Clear communication and ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to grasp new regulatory developments and apply them.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structuring and establishment of Irish domiciled investment funds
• Draft and review documentation for investment funds and negotiate agreements
• Manage assigned matters and liaise with team members globally
• Create and maintain relationships with clients and industry contacts
• Assist with legal and regulatory project management
• Prepare client advisories and build industry profile

Skills

Collegiate and thoughtful team player

Strong academic credentials

Excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills

High level of commercial and business awareness

Calm and measured approach to problem solving

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong ability to grasp and project plan new regulatory developments

Strong communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Proven track record in managing competing priorities and deadlines

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an Associate to join the Investment Funds practice. Walkers is currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, team‑orientated and motivated lawyer to join our highly regarded Asset Management and Investment Funds team in Dublin. Our practice is a recognised leader in its field and currently acts for many of the leading asset management firms globally. Our team is frequently involved in cutting edge cross‑border fund‑related transactions, often involving our colleagues across our 10 global offices. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, flexible, experienced and growing team of leading lawyers. You will be given the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters representing our global and Irish‑based clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• assist with the provision of: (i) advice on the structuring and establishment of Irish domiciled investment funds; (ii) on‑going advice to (a) Irish funds authorised as UCITS, RIAIFs, ELTIFs and QIAIFs; (b) management companies authorised as UCITS ManCos, AIFMs, Super ManCos and Mega ManCos (those with MiFID top‑ups); and (c) asset managers, fund promoters, fund service providers including investment managers and advisers;
• drafting and reviewing a wide range of documentation relevant to investment funds and their managers and negotiating agreements with service providers;
• managing assigned matters and liaising with other team members and colleagues within the Irish office and globally as needed;
• creating and maintaining relationships with client and industry contacts;
• assisting with legal and regulatory development project management;
• assisting with the preparation of client advisories and updates and building your industry profile through their publication.

Skills & Experience

• Collegiate and thoughtful team player;
• Strong academic credentials;
• Excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills;
• A high level of commercial and business awareness;
• A calm and measured approach to problem solving;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong ability to grasp and project plan for new regulatory developments;
• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• A proven track record in managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Supportive environment and open culture
• Prominent international clients and challenging work
• Working directly with partners
• 'Dress for your day' dress code
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Agile Working Policy
• Health insurance cover
• Pension scheme and firm contribution after 6 months
• Life Assurance
• Paid Maternity & Paternity leave
• Income Protection
• Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes
• Professional Membership Fees paid
• Learning & Development and Mentorship programmes
• Educational bursaries and assistance
• Client secondment opportunities
• Social Committee, DEI Committee, CSR Committee and various sports, social and charity initiatives
• Subsidised gym access / fitness classes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• VDU eye testing and medical screening
• Wellness programme