Junior Legal Counsel

 

Description:

A Dublin-city based global asset manager with €30+ bn AUM - known for its positive culture, and low attrition.

The Opportunity
 

  • Join an existing talented In House Legal team reporting directly into the Head of Legal.
  • Gain broad exposure from product development, fund launches, and transactional documentation, through to ad hoc projects, and representing at industry & external events.
  • Super career development opportunities in a company with a track record of promoting
  • Dublin city centre offices | Hybrid model
     

This is a 9 month FTC position - with a likelihood of a perm opportunity upon completion of the contract for the right candidate given the organisation’s ongoing success and growth.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
 

  • Assist in Fund approvals / amendments and updates - including drafting, reviewing and negotiating relevant documents, to preparing and filing Central Bank applications, liaising with the Central Bank and other relevant regulators as appropriate.
  • Fund Documentation - draft, review, and maintain relevant Fund documentation and related ancillary documents.
  • Transactional Documents - draft and review fund transactional documentation eg transaction confirmations, ISDA etc.
  • Product Development - assist with the product development range from initial conception stage through to internal and regulator approval
  • Horizon Scan - horizon scan and ensure the organisation is kept up to date on relevant legislative and regulatory developments and advise on and assist with the implementation of same
  • Board and Committee Meetings – assist internal stakeholders and the Company Secretary preparing and organising quarterly board meetings and product committee meetings.
  • Industry Events - attend and represent the organisation at relevant conferences and industry events.
  • Projects - participation in ad-hoc regulatory and business projects
     

Key Skills & Qualifications
 

  • Qualified solicitor or lawyer, or lawyer with equivalent qualification in another jurisdiction.
  • Minimum of 2 years' PQE - working in Ireland. Relevant in-House legal experience advantageous
  • Previous experience in investment funds is essential
  • Excellent communication skills- written and verbal
  • Proven ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player, strong interpersonal skills, also self-motivated

Organization Phoenix - Your Professional Search Partner
Industry Legal / Law
Occupational Category Junior Legal Counsel
Job Location Dublin,Ireland
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2024-09-15 12:53 pm
Expires on 2024-12-23