Banking and Finance Associate

Consulting Vanuatu Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Dental Cover

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working

Training & Development

Mentoring

International Career Opportunities

Job summary

Consulting Vanuatu Limited seeks a Banking & Finance Associate in Dublin with 1–4 years PQE to advise on a wide range of financing transactions for banks, lenders, investors and corporate borrowers.

You will handle secured lending, corporate lending, real estate finance and cross-border matters, drafting and negotiating finance docs while coordinating multiple workstreams within a collaborative, internationally connected practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 1–4 years' PQE in Banking & Finance.
• Experience advising on banking and finance transactions.
• Strong drafting and attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with pragmatic advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise banks and lenders on financing transactions.
• Work on secured, corporate, real estate and development finance.
• Draft, review and negotiate finance documents.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams and client relationships.
• Collaborate with international colleagues on cross-border matters.
• Support business development and growth of the practice.

Skills

Banking & Finance

Legal drafting

Client service

Cross-border

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate with 1–4 years’ PQE to join its established Dublin team. The firm advises a wide range of financial institutions, lenders, investors and corporate borrowers on complex domestic and international financing transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile deals alongside experienced banking and finance specialists, gaining exposure to sophisticated transactions and developing your career within a collaborative, internationally connected practice.

Benefits: Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Dental Cover, Hybrid Working, Flexible Working, Training & Development, Mentoring and International Career Opportunities

Total Package: Up to €130k

The Role:

• Advise banks, financial institutions, alternative lenders, private credit providers, sponsors, investors and corporate borrowers on a broad range of financing transactions.
• Work on secured lending, corporate lending, real estate finance, development finance, acquisition finance and other financing arrangements.
• Draft, review and negotiate finance documentation, providing commercially focused and practical legal advice.
• Manage transactions and coordinate multiple workstreams, working closely with clients and colleagues across different practice areas.
• Collaborate with international colleagues on complex cross-border matters and transactions across a variety of sectors.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal services.
• Support business development initiatives and the continued growth of the Banking & Finance practice.

The Person:

• A qualified Solicitor with 1-4 years' PQE gained within a leading Banking & Finance practice in Ireland or a comparable common law jurisdiction.
• Experience advising on banking and finance transactions, ideally involving secured lending, corporate lending, real estate finance, development finance or acquisition finance.
• Strong technical legal knowledge, drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong client-service focus.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate transactions effectively.
• A proactive team player who can build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Interested in contributing to business development and the ongoing success of the team.

Further Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration and performance-related rewards.
• Pension, healthcare, dental cover and wellness support.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Structured training, mentoring and professional development programmes.
• Opportunities to participate in pro bono work and community initiatives.