Associate (Lawyer) - Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance

Associate (Lawyer) - Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance at Arthur Cox LLP.

Location: 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380

Application Deadline: 4 September 2025

Department: Finance

Arthur Cox LLP is consistently recognised as one of Ireland's leading law firms. We advise an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, financial institutions and government agencies, and established global leaders and new players in emerging industry sectors. We advise our clients on their most important and complex transactions. We are recognised for exceptional legal service, commercial awareness, and commitment to our clients.

Headquartered in Dublin, we have 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900, with offices in Belfast, London, and New York. Our story is defined by a progressive outlook and over 100 years of leadership in the Irish legal field.

Our award-winning Tier 1 Debt Capital Markets/Structured Finance practice is a recognised leader. You will join a dynamic and experienced team of highly-performing, self-starting and innovative lawyers. In Dublin, you will work with partners and senior associates across the firm on debt capital markets, private credit, securitisation and structured finance transactions. This is an excellent opportunity in an internationally focused organisation that emphasises continuous professional development, mentoring and a collegiate team-based environment.

The Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance Group acts for Irish and international issuers, originators, lead managers, arrangers and trustees on debt capital market issuances and structured finance matters, including securitisations, loan portfolio acquisitions and financings, private credit structures, direct lending, fund financings, regulatory capital issuances, corporate debt programmes, high yield and structured debt issuances, green bond issuances, derivatives and financial markets infrastructure, bridge and warehouse financing, and regulatory and securities laws issues including the Securitisation Regulation and Market Abuse Regulation.

• Acting for leading market participants, domestic and international.
• Provision of legal and commercial expertise.
• Actively engaging in business development and thought leadership initiatives and seeking out opportunities for new work.
• Drafting legal documents clearly and concisely, creating solutions using legal knowledge and commercial judgement to advise and support clients.
• Developing strong relationships with the firm\'s clients, ensuring the highest quality of service and professional conduct.

Experience in Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance is not a prerequisite. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and ambitious lawyer with 0–3 years PQE in the Finance Group at a corporate law firm. Prior experience in finance, structured finance or debt capital markets is helpful but not essential. We are open to candidates currently practicing in Ireland or those relocating to Ireland.

• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills
• High level of commercial and business awareness
• Calm and measured approach to problem solving
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performance team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• 25 days annual leave
• Leading hybrid working policy
• Immediate pension scheme
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• TaxSaver and Bike to Work schemes
• Full gym and wellness programme
• Professional development opportunities
• Involvement in internal committees