Associate - Asset Management & Investment Funds

The Role

We are currently seeking an Associate to join the Investment Funds practice. Walkers is currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, team-orientated and motivated lawyer to join our highly regarded Asset Management and Investment Funds team in Dublin. Our practice is a recognised leader in its field and currently acts for many of the leading asset management firms globally. Our team is frequently involved in cutting edge cross-border fund-related transactions, often involving our colleagues across our 10 global offices.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, flexible, experienced and growing team of leading lawyers. You will be given the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters representing our global and Irish-based clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

You will have a diverse range of responsibilities including the following:

• assisting with the provision of:

(i) advice on the structuring and establishment of Irish domiciled investment funds;

(ii) on-going advice to (a) Irish funds authorised as UCITS, RIAIFs, ELTIFs and QIAIFs; (b) management companies authorised as UCITS ManCos, AIFMs, Super ManCos and Mega ManCos (those with MiFID top-ups); and (c) asset managers, fund promoters, fund service providers including investment managers and advisers;

• drafting and reviewing a wide range of documentation relevant to investment funds and their managers and negotiating agreements with service providers;
• managing assigned matters and liaising with other team members and colleagues within the Irish office and globally as needed;
• creating and maintaining relationships with client and industry contacts;
• assisting with legal and regulatory development project management; and
• assisting with the preparation of client advisories and updates and building your industry profile through their publication.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an internationally focused, professional organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous professional development, mentoring and career development within a collegiate team-based environment.

Skills & Experience

We are open to hearing from those with prior experience in asset management and investment funds, currently practising in Ireland PQE 3-5 years (including those interested in a move from in-house into a law firm) or those interested in returning or relocating to Ireland. Additionally, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Collegiate and thoughtful team player;
• Strong academic credentials;
• Excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills;
• A high level of commercial and business awareness;
• A calm and measured approach to problem solving;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong ability to grasp and project plan for new regulatory developments;
• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• A proven track record in managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

We offer excellent progression opportunities along with a competitive remuneration package and benefits including:

• Competitive Salary
• Supportive environment and open culture
• Prominent international clients and challenging work
• Working directly with partners
• 'Dress for your day' dress code
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme;
• Generous annual leave
• Agile Working Policy
• Health insurance cover
• Pension scheme and firm contribution after 6 months
• Life Assurance
• Paid Maternity & Paternity leave
• Income Protection
• Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes
• Professional Membership Fees paid
• Learning & Development and Mentorship programmes
• Educational bursaries and assistance
• Client secondment opportunities
• Social Committee, DEI Committee, CSR Committee and various sports, social and charity initiatives
• Subsidised gym access / fitness classes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• VDU eye testing and medical screening
• Wellness programme