Structured Finance Senior Associate

A&L Goodbody LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development (ALG School of)

Discretionary performance bonus

Pension and health insurance

Wellbeing contribution

Life assurance

Gym subsidy & dining perks

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

A&L Goodbody LLP is seeking a Senior Associate to join its market-leading Structured Finance & Capital Markets Group in Dublin. You will handle complex domestic and cross-border financings, advising financial institutions, sponsors and investors on a wide range of asset classes and structures.

The role emphasizes managing transactions, maintaining client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor
• 5+ years PQE in a leading law firm with a strong finance practice
• Experience advising on structured finance, securitisation, debt capital markets, fund finance or related financing transactions
• Strong technical, drafting and project management skills and ability to manage multiple transactions

Responsibilities

• Advise Irish banks and non-bank lenders on securitisation and asset-backed transactions
• Advise international banks, financial institutions and corporate clients on structured finance transactions
• Support and manage transactions, client relationships and business development initiatives
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to a high-performing team culture
• Collaborate with cross-practice teams including Investment Funds, Tax, Corporate and Regulatory

Skills

Structured Finance

Debt Capital Markets

Securitisation

Fund Finance

Drafting

Project management

Commercial judgement

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Description

A&L Goodbody's Structured Finance & Capital Markets Group advises leading domestic and international financial institutions, investment managers, corporate issuers, arrangers, originators and investors on complex financing transactions across a broad range of asset classes and structures.

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Senior Associate to join our market-leading team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions involving securitisations, structured finance products, capital markets issuances, fund financing arrangements and other innovative financing structures.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing transactions, maintaining client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Advising Irish banks and non-bank lenders on the securitisation of residential mortgage portfolios, auto loan portfolios and other asset-backed transactions.
• Advising international banks, financial institutions and corporate clients on a wide range of structured finance transactions involving Irish “Section 110” companies.
• Advising private equity funds, hedge funds, credit funds and other institutional investors on the establishment of direct lending platforms and a broad range of credit and financing transactions.
• Advising managers, arrangers and investors on CLO transactions and related financing structures.
• Developing innovative structuring solutions for private equity sponsors, institutional credit providers and asset managers, often collaborating closely with specialist teams across Investment Funds, Tax, Corporate and Regulatory practices.
• Advising on a wide variety of fund finance transactions, including subscription line, NAV and hybrid facilities.
• Providing strategic advice on regulatory considerations affecting structured finance and capital markets transactions in conjunction with colleagues in our Financial Regulatory Group.
• Taking an active role in client relationship management, business development initiatives, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice.

Background and Experience

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor
• Have significant post-qualification experience, typically 5+ years PQE, gained in a leading law firm with a strong finance practice.
• Possess demonstrable experience advising on structured finance, securitisation, debt capital markets, fund finance or related financing transactions.
• Have strong technical, drafting and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities effectively.
• Display excellent commercial judgement and a client-focused approach.
• Be capable of managing workstreams independently while collaborating effectively within larger transaction teams.
• Demonstrate a commitment to mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Be ambitious, proactive and enthusiastic, with a desire to build a long-term career within a leading international law firm.

Benefits

At ALG we pride ourselves on the high calibre of our employees. We place strong emphasis on career development and enabling our people to excel in their careers. Our work environment is friendly, professional and collaborative. In addition to working with a market leading, Chambers Band 1 team we offer:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Access to the firm’s marquee training and development programmes, delivered through the ALG School of Business and Law
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Pension and health insurance contribution, wellbeing contribution, life assurance, subsidised gym, restaurant and coffee shop.
• Hybrid working policy

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.