Structured Finance Lawyer

A&L Goodbody LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A&L Goodbody LLP in Dublin is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join their Structured Finance Group. The successful candidate will advise on some of the largest and most complex financial transactions in the market, specializing in various structured finance mandates.

With a focus on helping clients from Irish banks to international financial institutions, this role offers extensive experience in the finance sector. Ideal candidates should have structured finance experience and be enthusiastic about providing innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor with structured finance experience.
• 1-4 years PQE preferred.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic individual.

Responsibilities

• Advise on securitisation and structured finance transactions.
• Provide structuring solutions for credit and asset managers.
• Work collaboratively within the Structured Finance Group.

Skills

Structured finance experience

Advising on complex financial transactions

Knowledge of regulatory matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

The Role

The firm's structured finance and debt capital markets offering is a key area within the firm's broader practice.

The successful candidate would work within the Structured Finance Group, advising our clients on some of the largest, most complex and high value deals in the market. The candidate would have the opportunity to gain experience across a broad spectrum of finance mandates, including:

• Advising Irish banks and non-bank lenders on the securitisation of their residential mortgage and auto loan books;
• Advising international banks and financial institutions on all types of structured finance transactions involving Irish “section 110” companies;
• Advising various private equity and hedge funds, credit funds and other institutional clients on the establishment of direct lending platforms and other credit transactions;
• Advising managers, arrangers and investors on CLO transactions;
• Providing structuring solutions for various private equity and institutional credit and asset managers. This often entails working with other specialist practice groups in the firm such as investment funds and tax;
• Advising on all forms of fund finance; and providing advice (together with our colleagues in our Financial Regulatory Group) on all types of regulatory matters pertinent to our practice group.

Background and Experience

• The successful candidate must be a qualified Solicitor
• This firm will consider candidates between 1 and 4 years PQE
• The successful candidate must have structured finance experience either from a training contract or from (at least) a mid-tier law firm
• The successful candidate will be ambitious and enthusiastic and will excel in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment

The Firm

ALG is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 127 partners and over 1,000 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the leading Irish law firms in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2026 Guide. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2026 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2026. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level.

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered using new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing‑leading business service teams.

Accessibility

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.