Associate (Lawyer) - Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance

Associate (Lawyer) – Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance
Location: 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380

Application Deadline: 26 November 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, 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.

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 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 in a recognised practice is optimal but not essential. We are open to hearing from those currently practising 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

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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