COMPANY OVERVIEW

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

THE OPPORTUNITY – Dublin Legal Platform

As part of KKR’s continued investment in Ireland, we are expanding our legal platform and growing our team in Dublin. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-impact team within one of the world’s leading investment firms.

The Dublin Legal Platform is growing with a long-term vision to continue to build a world-class legal function. Over time, the team will expand to include Transaction Counsels supporting our EMEA investment and portfolio activities, and Wealth Product Counsels advising on the development and distribution of investment products.

THE TEAM

KKR’s Legal team is a trusted partner to the business, operating as an integrated network across global offices. Our lawyers combine technical excellence with commercial acumen, supporting KKR’s investment, operations, and product development activities across asset classes and jurisdictions.

The Dublin Legal Platform will collaborate with colleagues in London, New York, and across the EMEA region, working on complex corporate and transactional matters. The team environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with an emphasis on practical problem-solving, professional growth, and cross-functional engagement.

THE ROLE

KKR is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its Legal team in Dublin. The role offers the opportunity to advise on a broad range of corporate legal matters, focusing on regional initiatives and cross-border structuring. The successful candidate will act as a key legal partner to KKR’s corporate and functional teams, helping to shape and strengthen the firm’s operations across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Structuring

Advise on corporate aspects of office openings and platform development, including drafting and negotiating incorporation and constitutional documents.
Lead intragroup structuring and reorganizations in partnership with Tax, Finance, and external counsel.
Provide legal support on transfers of assets and similar corporate transactions.
Collaborate with Compliance and business colleagues to ensure group structures align with licensing, regulatory, and tax objectives.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting corporate structuring and governance.

Intragroup & Distribution Arrangements

Draft, review, and negotiate intragroup agreements (services, cost-sharing, IP, financing, etc.).
Support commercial and regulatory teams with distribution agreements across EMEA and globally, ensuring compliance with local legal requirements.

Strategic Projects & Regional Coverage

Serve as first-line legal support for regional projects not owned by other specialist functions.
Step into ad hoc matters where regional coverage is required, providing flexible, business-focused corporate support.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualified lawyer with 8+ years’ post-qualification experience, ideally trained in a leading international law firm and/or in-house at a global financial institution or asset manager.
Proven expertise in corporate law, cross-border structuring, and complex transactions.
Familiarity with financial services, asset management, or private markets preferred.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with strong commercial judgment.
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and attention to detail.
Self-starter who thrives in dynamic, collaborative environments.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Clear and confident communicator, able to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences.
Collaborative team player with a proactive and pragmatic mindset.
Solutions-oriented, commercially aware, and comfortable with ambiguity.
High levels of integrity, discretion, and accountability.
Curious and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
Fluency in additional European languages a plus.

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KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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