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Barden is working with an international law firm well established in Dublin who are looking to hire a Solicitor to join its highly reputed Asset Management and Investment Funds department.

The firm has an excellent domestic and international client base including several leading asset management firms.

You will advise on the establishment and ongoing operation of Irish-domiciled investment funds and their managers, working with a broad range of clients across the funds industry.

You will draft, review and negotiate key documentation, while taking ownership of matters and collaborating with colleagues across offices.

The team often works on complex cross-border funds related transactions.

THE PERSON

The successful individual will be an Irish qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE in asset management and investment funds, either in practice or in-house.

Barden is working with an international law firm well established in Dublin who are looking to hire a Tax Associate to join its highly regarded Tax team.

The firm has an excellent domestic and international client base including leading financial institutions, multinational corporations and investment managers.

You will advise on a broad range of tax matters across financial services and corporate transactions, including debt capital markets, investment funds, M&A, aircraft leasing, real estate and cross-border tax planning.

You will work closely with partners on complex tax advisory work, collaborating with colleagues across practice groups and supporting clients on both domestic and international matters.

THE PERSON

The successful individual will be a qualified lawyer (NQ – 3 years’ PQE) who has completed or is in the process of completing the AITI Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification, with relevant tax experience gained in a law firm or accounting practice.

Barden is partnering with an international law firm seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to join the Finance & Capital Markets department in Dublin.

The firm will consider the option of a 4-day week.

THE ROLE

The department advises an excellent client base in the areas of banking, debt capital markets, finance, private credit, fund finance, real estate finance, securitisation and structured credit.

The successful individual will work closely with the partners and support in areas such as:

strategies and processes to develop and maintain legal and professional resources including:

• Precedents and Know-How;
• Training;
• Research;
• Internal and external (client-facing) guidance/opinions.

Full job spec is available.

THE PERSON

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in Ireland or UK with 4+ years’ PQE;
• Experience in a leading law firm in some of the areas identified above
• Strong knowledge of the resources required for a Knowledge Lawyer and for knowledge management within a law firm.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.

Barden is working with a boutique (and non-traditional) Dublin based law firm who is recruiting a solicitor to join its corporate M&A team.

This highly progressive firm specialises predominantly in corporate/commercial matters. Solicitors at this firm enjoy a fantastic working environment.

THE POSITION

The successful individual will work closely with the partners primarily on M&A transactions, as well as investment transactions, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, GDPR and intellectual property matters on a more ad hoc basis.

THE PERSON

Qualified Solicitor in Ireland or a similar common law jurisdiction between 2-5 years’ PQE, with a strong M&A specialisation and the ability to run transactions autonomously.

Barden has been engaged by a leading telecommunications company looking to hire an experienced data protection & privacy lawyer.

This position requires 3 days onsite per week in the Dublin city centre offices.

THE ROLE

• Advising on all applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and ePrivacy Regulations, as well as emerging regulatory frameworks;
• Supporting product, governance, marketing and technology teams on privacy compliance matters;
• Ensuring that privacy policies and procedures are compliant and implemented appropriately;
• Drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), support on response to and investigations of data protection incidents, and interact as necessary with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) and other EU supervisory authorities;
• Conducting and advising on data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).

Detailed job spec is available.

THE PERSON

• Irish or UK qualified lawyer;
• 3+ years’ PQE; and
• Excellent experience data protection and privacy experience as detailed above.

Project Manager | Dublin | Hybrid

Take ownership of your own workstreams and step into a genuine project management role within a high-profile transformation programme. Working closely with the Programme Lead, you’ll move beyond coordination and into delivery, managing schedules, driving actions and keeping stakeholders aligned across a complex, fast-moving environment.

About the Role

• Lead and manage discrete project workstreams end-to-end
• Own project planning, scheduling and delivery tracking across multiple priorities
• Prepare and present progress updates and reporting packs for senior stakeholders
• Maintain governance frameworks, including RAID logs, actions and decision logs
• Build strong relationships across the business to drive accountability and momentum

About the Person

You’re organised, proactive and ready to take the next step in your PM career. You’re comfortable owning your work, engaging with senior stakeholders and bringing structure to ambiguity. You want a role where you can make a real impact, not just support from the sidelines.

• 3-7 years’ experience in a project management, PMO or project coordination role
• Exposure to project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall or hybrid)
• Strong communication skills, written, visual and verbal
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel, with an eye for clear, well-structured reporting
• Eager to develop and grow within a programme environment

Barden are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful Irish business to assist them in hiring a Group Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity which involves varied responsibilities, partnering with the various functions across the business which will enable the successful person to gain in depth knowledge and experience of the business as a whole. They have expanded globally and this role has come about due to the continued growth of the group.

The company has a fantastic reputation and is known for its excellent culture. This person will work closely with senior stakeholders and really get the opportunity to put their own stamp on things.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Preparation of monthly accounts in line with Group reporting policy;
• Working closely with multiple teams on the preparation of the consolidated accounts for the business;
• Responsibility for accuracy of all related information for the reporting requirements;
• Business partnering with the management team to support decision making through financial analysis;
• Assisting with the completion of the annual audit as required.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Professional accounting qualification with 1/2 years’ PQE an advantage;
• Ability to think outside of the box and work on your own initiative;
• Strong technical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – the ability to work effectively across multiple functions;
• An effective team player, who demonstrates excellent leadership and negotiation skills.

Interested? Feel free to get in touch with Siobhán Sexton in Barden (siobhan.sexton@barden.ie) for more information.

Barden are delighted to have been engaged by a well-established and hugely successful Irish business in the FMCG sector, who are looking for a strong and ambitious Commercial Accountant to join their growing Finance team. This role has come about due to internal promotions which is always great to see.

Reporting to an excellent Finance Manager with a wealth of experience, this person will have a wide range of responsibilities as well as liaising with key stakeholders across the business on a daily basis to support the key decisions of the business. This role is an important hire for the team as they need somebody who can see the bigger picture and support the continuous expansion of the business and its product lines.

“Working within our commercial team, the ideal person for this role will be a driven individual who is not afraid to hit the ground running and get stuck in. I’m looking for a focused, commercial individual who is keen to contribute to the bottom line of our business. Individuals who can recognise opportunities, act on them and give recommendations that will make a positive impact is what we are looking for.” – Finance Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Conduct financial analysis to identify opportunities for profit improvement across the business
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive more efficient processes within your assigned division
• Responsible for monthly cost reporting, delivering clear analysis to support business decision-making
• Provide actionable financial insights to key stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships, supporting initiatives to improve performance and profitability
• Promote cost awareness, identify savings opportunities and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Support ad-hoc projects as required

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Qualified accountant with 1-3 years PQE;
• Financial analysis experience is an advantage but not essential;
• Excellent attention to detail, numeric and analytical skills;
• Process, systems and controls focused;
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Curious? Feel free to get in touch with Siobhán Sexton in Barden (siobhan.sexton@barden.ie) for more information.

Barden are partnering with a world-leading organisation with extensive facilities that support both sporting and agricultural activities as they seek a commercially-minded Management Accountant to join their team in Tipperary.

This is a very broad role where the successful person will be involved in monthly reporting, commercial finance and project work while working as part of a high-achieving finance team.

You’ll work closely with all aspects of the business, gain exposure to decision-making and help shape the financial direction of very unique business.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Delivery of high‑quality monthly reporting: P&L, Balance Sheet, cashflow, commentary
• Involvement in budgeting and cashflow planning, ensuring clarity and foresight for the wider business
• Supporting the year-end process, accounts preparation and liaising with external advisers
• Producing insightful seasonal operational reports that blend numbers with narrative
• Driving system upgrades, process improvements, and stronger internal controls
• Involvement in project work, as required.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Professional accounting qualification
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail
• Clear, confident communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a small, tight-knit team
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working to deadlines.

Interested? Feel free to get in touch with Siobhán Sexton in Barden (siobhan.sexton@barden.ie) for more information.