Associate – Financial Regulation (3-5PQE)

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380

Description

Background

Our market-leading Financial Regulation practice advises a wide range of domestic and international financial institutions, including credit institutions, investment firms, UCITS management companies, AIFMs, payment institutions, e-money institutions, non-bank lenders and insurance companies.

Due to continued growth in our Financial Regulation group, we are seeking a talented and ambitious Associate (3–5 PQE) to join our team.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a top-tier Financial Regulation team, advising on high-profile and complex regulatory matters in a dynamic and evolving legal landscape.

You will work closely with partners and senior associates on advisory and transactional regulatory matters as well as regulatory investigations. You will have direct contact with clients and strong exposure to ongoing business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Advise financial institutions on a wide range of Irish and EU regulatory frameworks
Support on licensing, authorisation, and ongoing supervisory matters with the Central Bank of Ireland (including investigations and enforcement cases)
Provide regulatory input into corporate transactions, including M&A and restructuring projects
Assist clients with compliance frameworks, governance structures, and regulatory change programmes
Contribute to thought leadership, client briefings, and internal knowledge development
Advise on a wide range of financial services regulation including MiFID II, CRD/CRR (including CRD VI), PSD2/PSD3, and other EU directives/regulations
Support clients through regulatory authorisations, approvals, and ongoing supervisory engagement
Draft and review policies, procedures, and regulatory documentation
Provide strategic regulatory advice for new products, services, and market entry
Work collaboratively with colleagues across practice areas including Corporate/M&A, Debt Finance and Funds
Managing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

What Success Looks Like

Strong technical competence in financial regulation and ability to deliver clear, pragmatic advice
Building trusted relationships with clients and becoming a key contact on matters
Effective management of matters, delivering high-quality work within deadlines
Active contribution to team knowledge, training, and profile-raising initiatives
Demonstrating commercial awareness and understanding of clients’ business needs

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work with a leading Financial Regulation team
Exposure to high-quality, complex and international work
Strong focus on career development, training, and progression
Collaborative and inclusive team environment
Access to cutting-edge regulatory work at the forefront of market developments

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

Qualified solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE in financial regulation
Experience gained in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal/regulatory environment
Strong knowledge of EU financial services regulatory frameworks
Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable

Experience advising on Irish financial services regulatory frameworks and processes
Exposure to cross-border regulatory matters
Interest in emerging areas such as digital finance, and fintech

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Professional development opportunities
Hybrid working arrangements

Associate – Financial Regulation (3-5PQE)

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