The Role

Walkers is currently seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Associate to join its highly regarded and market leading Finance & Capital Markets group in Dublin. Our award-winning Tier 1 practice is a recognised leader in its field and you will join a dynamic, experienced and growing team of high performance lawyers.

In this role, you will be given the opportunity to work on a broad range of big-ticket, cross-border transactions representing blue chip clients located in Ireland as well as globally. You will work closely with our partners and fee earners in Ireland and overseas offices in advising clients on the full range of debt capital markets, finance, private credit, fund finance, securitisation and structured finance transactions. Your work will be interesting, rewarding, challenging and impactful.

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

Key Focus Areas

Debt issuance programmes and private placements
Derivatives and risk transfer arrangements
Finance
Fund finance
Green finance and ESG products
Loan portfolio sales
Private credit
Real estate finance
Secured and unsecured corporate debt issuance transactions
Securitisations including ABS, CMBS, CLOs, RMBS, synthetic securitisations
Securities law and regulatory considerations
Structured finance transactions

The Person

We are seeking qualified lawyers who are Newly Qualified or up to 5 years post qualification and ideally have prior experience in finance, structured finance or debt capital markets in a recognised practice or in-house. We are open to hearing from those current practicing in Ireland or those interested in returning to Ireland. Additionally we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:

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 high performance team;
Excellent communication and collaboration skills;
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, collegiate 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
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
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

Associate - Finance & Capital Markets

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