Debt Finance Associate/Senior Associate

arthurcox; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur Cox in Ireland’s Debt Finance Group is seeking a Debt Finance Associate to drive the execution of loan and security transactions, coordinating drafting, due diligence, CP/closing, and post-completion workstreams with partners and senior associates.

You will gain exposure across acquisition/leveraged finance, unitranche, ABL, real estate and fund finance, while developing client relationships and contributing to knowledge initiatives with significant growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Irish law aspects of acquisition and leveraged finance, unitranche/term loan B, revolving credit facilities, investment-grade and syndicated lending, ABL, and real estate development/investment finance and fund finance.

Job description

Our Debt Finance Group advises leading Irish and international lenders, sponsors, corporates, and private credit lenders on complex financing transactions across the capital structure. The team is widely recognised in the market for structuring and executing innovative deals across acquisition/leveraged finance, investment-grade and syndicated lending, real estate finance, fund finance, and refinancing.

About the Role

As a Debt Finance Associate, you will play a central role in the execution of loan and security transactions, working closely with partners and senior associates to deliver pragmatic, timely, and high-quality advice. You will manage discrete workstreams end-to-end (drafting, negotiation, due diligence, CP/closing, and post-completion), contribute to client relationship development, and support knowledge initiatives that enhance consistency and efficiency across the practice.

This role offers significant scope for growth and evolution, and a successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their exposure across product types and sectors, taking on increasing responsibility as they develop.

You will

• Advise on Irish law aspects of acquisition and leveraged finance, unitranche/term loan B, revolving credit facilities, investment-grade and syndicated lending, ABL, and real estate development/investment finance and fund finance.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage LMA-based facility agreements, security documents (debentures, share charges, mortgages), accession agreements, intercreditor arrangements, and related finance deliverables.
• Lead due diligence on borrower groups and collateral packages, identify key issues, propose solutions, and present findings succinctly to clients and deal teams.
• Own CP and closing workstreams: build and run CP lists, coordinate signings and funds flows, and manage post-completion deliverables including CRO filings and Land Registry/Registry of Deeds applications.
• Liaise proactively with counterpart counsel, lenders/agents, financial advisers, and internal specialists (Tax, Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, Restructuring).
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership, and support trainees/trainee solicitors through coaching and supervision.
• Use legal technology and GenAI tools responsibly (e.g., document automation, drafting aids), following firm policy and practice group playbooks.