Structured Finance Solicitor

About the Role

A leading international law firm seeks a commercially minded Senior Associate for its Structured Finance and Capital Markets team based in Dublin. This position offers the chance to engage in complex, high-value domestic and cross-border matters including securitisations, structured finance products, debt capital markets, fund finance, and innovative credit structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to banks and non-bank lenders on securitisations involving asset-backed portfolios such as residential mortgages and auto loans.
• Advise financial institutions and corporate clients on transactions related to Irish Section 110 companies.
• Support private equity, hedge, and credit funds, along with institutional investors, in direct lending platforms and credit arrangements.
• Guide managers, arrangers, and investors on collateralised loan obligation (CLO) deals and associated financing structures.
• Create innovative finance solutions for private equity sponsors, asset managers, and institutional credit providers.
• Advise on fund financing including subscription lines, NAV, and hybrid facilities.
• Collaborate closely with specialists in Investment Funds, Tax, Corporate, and Financial Regulation.
• Manage transactions and workstreams independently while coordinating with larger deal teams.
• Maintain and foster strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development efforts and facilitate practice growth.
• Mentor and oversee junior legal professionals.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of five years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Proven expertise in a top-tier banking, finance, or capital markets practice.
• Relevant experience across structured finance, securitisation, debt capital markets, or fund finance transactions.
• Strong technical, drafting, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to juggle multiple complex deals and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent commercial awareness and client-centric mindset.
• Confident in independently managing workstreams and collaborating within transaction teams.
• Interest in mentoring junior colleagues and supporting a positive team environment.
• Ambitious, proactive, and committed to building a long-lasting career at a leading international law firm.

Additional Information

• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• Practice areas: Structured finance, securitisation, debt capital markets, fund finance
• Working Model: Hybrid onsite
• Compensation: Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
• Benefits include: performance bonuses, pension and health insurance contributions, wellbeing allowance, life assurance, and access to professional development programs.