Knowledge Lawyer – EU Capital Markets and Listed Companies
5 days ago
Knowledge Lawyer – EU Capital Markets and Listed Companies (Dublin)
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with extensive expertise in capital markets and EU listed company regulations to join our highly successful Global Transactions practice global Knowledge team. You will be part of an international and diverse team in an inclusive environment, making a direct impact on the firm’s client and people strategies.
Role summary
The Knowledge Lawyer will specialize in capital markets (debt and/or equity) and EU listed company regulations, collaborating with practitioners across our global network, primarily within the EU. As a market leader in capital markets and corporate law in Europe—ranked Band 1 for equity capital markets and corporate/M&A and Band 2 for debt capital markets by Chambers Europe—Freshfields is committed to excellence in this field.
Examples of areas within the role’s remit include the Prospectus Regulation, the Market Abuse Regulation, Shareholders’ Rights, Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence, and Transparency Directives, EU Green Bond Standard, etc.
Our Knowledge Lawyer delivers EU capital markets and listed company knowhow to lawyers in relevant teams across our Continental European practice to maximise efficiency and minimise risk in line with business priorities. You'll monitor and provide expert insights into EU regulatory developments that are relevant to the European capital markets and to companies with a debt and/or equity listing in the EU, understanding what these developments mean for our clients and practice (including in the context of M&A) and translating that into client and internal facing initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Enabling the firm’s lawyers to provide market-leading client service:
- Monitor key legal and regulatory developments and disseminate to lawyers in the practice.
- Create and update internal knowledge products (eg guidance notes or checklists).
- Work with partners and other senior stakeholders to identify priority areas of focus within the fast-moving EU regulatory landscape.
- Capture insights from client mandates, share internally, and reflect them as needed in internal knowledge products or training.
- Engage lawyers in the practice at all levels, encouraging knowhow contribution and collaboration on knowledge projects.
- Seek opportunities for innovation in the delivery of Knowledge services.
- Helping grow the business of the firm and strengthen client relationships:
- Keep up to date on developments in EU regulation for capital markets and listed companies.
- Drive the practice’s approach to the market by identifying opportunities for client-facing knowledge products.
- Play a key role in client relationships by developing and delivering client training, seminars, and talking points.
- Participate in industry body working groups and contribute towards strategic industry consultations.
- Developing the legal skills of the firm’s lawyers:
- Act as an internal advisor/consultant to lawyers working on capital markets transactions and with listed companies in the EU.
- Design, deliver, and contribute to relevant training sessions.
- International outlook and wider role:
- Have an international outlook and share information and connect with colleagues as necessary.
- Build relationships and networks within the Knowledge function and across the practice.
- Work with other Knowledge colleagues to coordinate work and ensure that work product is optimised.
Key requirements
- Qualified lawyer in Ireland or another EU jurisdiction.
- Proven academic achievement along with intellectual acumen.
- A high level of relevant successful experience as a fee earner or a knowledge lawyer/professional support lawyer in a transactional practice with a focus on capital markets (equity and/or debt) and corporate listings within the EU.
The individual
The candidate will:
- Have a very sound knowledge of law and market practice in debt and/or equity capital markets within an EU jurisdiction.
- Demonstrate strong commercial awareness.
- Have a growth mindset and a positive approach to managing change.
- Have the aspiration and commitment to continuously acquire, build on, and share knowledge.
- Be willing and able to act as a leader and take ownership of projects.
- Have a strong technology skills set.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Be a team player who builds effective relationships at all levels.
- Have sound judgment and be able to establish a high level of credibility with others.
- Have strong networking skills and the ability to create and maintain relationships.
Inclusion
Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background.
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