ABOUT THE COMPANY
Barden has been engaged by a globally recognised financial institution who is seeking an Irish qualified lawyer to join its EMEA legal team in Dublin.
With a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity for a senior lawyer who wishes to further their career in-house.
Hybrid working arrangement, 3 days per week in office.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The successful candidate will provide legal support to the financial institution’s Irish fund Management Company. They will be based in Dublin and work closely with the business and wider EMEA legal team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Irish UCITS platform – advising, drafting and negotiation of fund documentation, investment management agreements, cross-border distribution agreements and other commercial agreements.
- Advising business partners, including senior level management and directors
- Supporting the Head of Legal with regulatory, strategic or other legal projects
- Working with external counsel where necessary
- Liaising with other colleagues in the global legal department (both in EMEA, APAC and the US) across asset management, asset servicing and wealth management business units globally to maintain a consistent approach to the policies of the bank
- Engaging with and supporting colleagues in compliance and risk management in analysing the requirements of new laws and regulations impacting the businesses and the implementation of processes and procedures in order to comply with such requirements
*Full job description available
ABOUT THE PERSON
- Irish Qualified Solicitor with in excess of 8 years PQE with demonstrable UCITS experience
- Experience working in a reputable law firm or in house legal department of a large asset manager
- Experience of working across Central Bank of Ireland, FCA, EU and regulations
- Experience in lifecycle management of funds – drafting, reviewing and negotiating fund documentation and other core asset management terms
- It would be advantageous for the candidate to have experience in ESG matters