
Associate (Lawyer) - Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance
3 weeks ago
Application Deadline: 14 August 2025
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380
Reporting To: Partner of Capital Markets
Description
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, and we also have offices in Belfast, London, and New York.
Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland.
Background & About the Role
Our award-winning Tier 1 Debt Capital Markets/Structured Financed practice is a recognised leader in its field and you will join a dynamic and experienced a team of highly-performing, self-starting and innovative lawyers.
At our Dublin offices you will work closely with our partners and senior associates across the firm in advising clients on the full range of debt capital markets, private credit, securitisation and structured finance transactions. Your work will be interesting, rewarding, challenging and impactful. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an internationally focused, organisation which places huge emphasis on continuous personal professional development, mentoring and career development within 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 (including RMBS, CMBS, CLOs, SRTs)
- Loan portfolio acquisitions and financings
- Private credit structures
- Direct lending strategies
- Fund financings (including ABL strategies)
- Regulatory capital issuances
- Corporate debt issuance programmes, standalone issuances and private placements
- High Yield debt issuances
- Structured debt issuances
- Green bond issuances
- Derivatives and financial markets infrastructure
- Bridge and warehouse financing
- Regulatory and securities laws issues, including the Securitisation Regulation, Market Abuse Regulation
Key Responsibilities
- 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 all of our clients.
- Developing strong relationships with the firm's clients, ensuring the highest quality of service and acting in a diligent, responsible and professional manner.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Experience in Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance Practice is not a pre-requisite, however the ideal candidate will be ahighly 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 in a recognised practice is optimal but not essential.
We are open to hearing from those currently practicing in Ireland or those interested in returning to, or relocating to, Ireland.
Additionally, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent analytical, technical and drafting skills
- A high level of commercial and business awareness
- A calm and measured approach to problem solving
- Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performance team
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- A proven track record in managing competing priorities and deadlines
Benefits
We reward, encourage and support our talented people to reach their full potential offering:
- 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 scheme
- Full gym and wellness programme
- Professional development opportunities
- Wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in internal committees
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