Our Client:

A Dublin-city based global asset manager with €30+ bn AUM - known for its positive culture, and low attrition. 

The Opportunity:

• Join an existing talented In House Legal team reporting directly into the Head of Legal. 
• Gain broad exposure from product development, fund launches, and transactional documentation, through to ad hoc projects, and representing at industry & external events.
• Super career development opportunities in a company with a track record of promoting 
• Dublin city centre offices  | Hybrid model 

This is a 9 month FTC position - with a likelihood of a perm opportunity upon completion of the contract for the right candidate given the  organisation’s ongoing success and growth.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in Fund approvals / amendments and updates - including drafting, reviewing and negotiating relevant documents, to preparing and filing Central Bank applications, liaising with the Central Bank and other relevant regulators as appropriate.
• Fund Documentation - draft, review, and maintain relevant Fund documentation and related ancillary documents.
• Transactional Documents - draft and review fund transactional documentation eg transaction confirmations, ISDA etc.
• Product Development - assist with the product development range from initial conception stage through to internal and regulator approval
• Horizon Scan - horizon scan and ensure the organisation is kept up to date on relevant legislative and regulatory developments and advise on and assist with the implementation of same
• Board and Committee Meetings – assist internal stakeholders and the Company Secretary preparing and organising quarterly board meetings and product committee meetings.
• Industry Events - attend and represent the organisation at relevant conferences and industry events.
• Projects - participation in ad-hoc regulatory and business projects

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor or lawyer, or lawyer with equivalent qualification in another jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 2 years' PQE - working in Ireland. Relevant in-House legal experience advantageous 
• Previous experience in investment funds is essential
• Excellent communication skills- written and verbal
• Proven ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills, also self-motivated