Funds Lawyer

This is a unique opportunity for a funds/financial services lawyer who seeks not only superb client exposure and excellent quality legal work with the ability to further develop their skills, but also a more commercial, entrepreneurial role and regular interaction with key funds industry players.
What we are looking for?
Due to our successful and growing Management Company and AIFM business we are currently recruiting for a qualified lawyer (1-2 years' PQE) to join the legal team based in Dublin.
What are the minimum requirements for the role?
Qualified lawyer with up to 2 years' PQE in a similar role, either in private practice or in-house.
Experience with and general knowledge of the laws and regulations impacting financial services providers and investment management businesses, preferably including familiarity with UCITS, AIFMD and their related evolving regulatory, compliance and governance environment, covering a variety of fund product types and asset classes.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic business and regulatory environment.
Fluent English (written and spoken) essential.
Additional languages would be considered an asset.
What are your responsibilities?
Supporting the business from a legal and regulatory perspective in Ireland.
Advising and assisting on the formation, launch, registration and distribution of various fund structures, both UCITS and AIFs.
Advising and assisting with the on-boarding of new clients including on-boarding to our client's highly successful ManCo service offering.
Drafting and negotiating various agreements and fund documentation (including Management Company/AIFM and investment management agreements, review of prospectus, trust deeds, administration, custody and distribution agreements, etc.).
Assisting and supporting the business generally/Carne's teams on all Management Company/AIFM legal and regulatory issues and presenting internally on relevant legal and regulatory updates as appropriate.
Advise and assist Carne Directors and Conducting Officers.
Assist with business development and sales activities and client services teams as required (incl. product development and special project work).
Liaising with external legal advisers and/or client's counsel.
Assisting with drafting and implementing of regulatory documents.
Ad hoc projects as required.
What competencies do you require?
Ability to develop excellent client relationships and to seek out other business opportunities.
Highly organised individual.
Energetic and solutions-based team player who is willing to help and support your colleagues.
Creative and practical in your approach to work and capable of delivering the required solutions to our Clients.
Comfortable working in a constant and rapidly changing environment.
First-class communication and analytical skills required.
Who is Carne Group?
Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies.
Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.
Excellence and innovation are central to Carne's work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients.
Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry.
Not sure if you meet all the requirements?
Let us decide
Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do
At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
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