Senior Associate - Banking

William Fry; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

William Fry is seeking a senior associate for its Banking & Finance department in Dublin. The role requires at least 4 years of PQE and experience in debt finance across real estate, leveraged acquisition or corporate lending.

You will run transactions independently with input from partners and team members as needed. The firm is a leading Irish practice with offices internationally and a strong client focus, committed to diversity and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with at least 4 years PQE.
• Post-qualification experience at a large corporate law firm.
• Excellent academic background.
• Excellent drafting and technical skills.
• Strong client service and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead debt finance transactions across real estate, leveraged acquisition and corporate lending.
• Manage transactions independently with partner input when required.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on banking documents and terms.

Skills

PQE 4+ years

Banking & Finance experience

Client service

Drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Strong communicator

Deadline driven

Job description

We are currently seeking to recruit a senior associate for our Banking & Finance department. Our Banking department is acknowledged as a tier 1 leading practice in the Irish market. We advise on a broad range of debt finance transactions across all sectors. This role will suit someone with transactional experience in one or more of real estate finance, leveraged acquisition finance or general corporate lending work, and who is comfortable running transactions independently, with input and support from partners and other team members as required.

The Person

• You are an experienced solicitor with at least 4 years of PQE.
• You have relevant post-qualification experience with a large corporate law firm whether in Ireland or abroad.
• You have an excellent academic background.
• You possess excellent technical and drafting skills.
• You have a track record of excellence in client service.
• You have a high level of commercial awareness.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You are deadline driven and can manage competing tasks.
• You have a strong work ethic, a flexible approach to work and the willingness and resilience to work in a fast-paced environment.

William Fry

William Fry LLP is one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms with offices in Dublin, Cork, London, San Francisco, and New York. We have over 310 legal and tax professionals and over 460 staff. Our client‑focused service combines technical excellence with commercial awareness and a practical, constructive approach to business issues. We advise leading domestic and international corporations, financial institutions and government organizations.

William Fry is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and building an inclusive culture which harnesses the unique perspectives and skills of our people to deliver award winning innovative solutions to our clients. We are proud to be accredited as Investors in Diversity by the Irish Centre for Diversity. Please let us know if you require specific arrangements during the recruitment process. We'll do everything we can to support you. All information disclosed will be kept confidential.