We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

The Role

Walkers is currently seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Associate to join its highly regarded and market leading Asset and Aviation Finance Group in Dublin. Our award-winning practice is a recognised leader in its field and you will join a dynamic, experienced and growing team of leading lawyers.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

In this role, you will be given the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters representing top tier clients located in Ireland as well as globally. You will work closely with our partners and associates in advising banks, financial institutions, lessors, aircraft owners, financial arrangers and private equity groups on the most innovative and complex multi-jurisdictional asset and aviation finance and leasing transactions in the market. Your work will be high quality, interesting and challenging.

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

Education, Skills & Experience

We are seeking qualified lawyers who have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, ideally in asset and aviation finance in a recognised practice, however we would welcome interest from lawyers with general finance, banking and project finance background.

We are open to hearing from candidates currently practicing in Ireland or those interested in returning or relocating to Ireland and eligible for an Irish practising certificate wo have:

strong academic credentials;
excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills;
strong transaction management capability;
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 team;
excellent communication skills; and
a proven track record in managing competing priorities and deadlines.

About Walkers

Walkers is a leading international financial services law firm. We provide integrated and market leading Irish legal, tax, listing and professional services solutions to domestic and international financial institutions, investment managers, private equity groups and corporations. The firm has a considerable global presence with ten offices (Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dubai, Hong Kong, Guernsey, Ireland, Jersey, London and Singapore), 120 partners and 1000+ staff providing a 24/7 service to its clients who are at the cutting edge of aviation finance, capital markets, investment funds and cross-border finance. We believe our people are our competitive advantage. To be the leading international financial services law firm in the market, we aim to recruit, empower, develop and retain the best people in the market and provide opportunities for success.

Walkers Ireland has consistently been one of Ireland fastest growing law firms. We currently have in excess of 180 employees in our Dublin office, and we are continuing to grow at a rapid pace.

At Walkers, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can feel comfortable, happy and confident to be themselves. We believe that a diverse and inclusive business is more collaborative and innovative and provides great opportunity for our staff which in turn, allows us to better serve the needs of our clients. Additionally, we actively encourage participation in internal committees such as Corporate & Social Responsibility and Diversity and Inclusion along with other firm wide initiatives.

Walkers is an equal opportunities employer.

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.

Associate - Asset and Aviation Finance

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