Funds Solicitor
- Southside Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Advising on the structuring and establishment of a wide range of investment funds, including private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and real estate funds. This includes guidance on optimal fund structures (such as limited partnerships and ICAVs) and navigating relevant regulatory considerations.
- Preparing and reviewing key fund documentation, ensuring all materials are comprehensive, compliant, and aligned with investor expectations and market standards.
- Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis on fund-related regulatory frameworks, including compliance with European securities laws such as AIFMD, and other applicable local and international regulations.
- Assisting with applications for regulatory authorisation by the Central Bank of Ireland for a range of regulated financial services providers, including AIFMs, fund administrators, and MiFID firms.
- Providing legal support for the formation and structuring of debt issuance vehicles, and advising on related capital markets matters.
- Delivering strategic advice to clients on fund governance, fiduciary duties, operational best practices, and appropriate fund terms to support long-term success.
- Supporting clients through fund transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. This involves conducting due diligence and providing practical, solutions-oriented legal support throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders-such as fund managers, investors, and regulators-and contributing to business development, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership initiatives.
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year relevant PQE.