Associate - Asset Management & Investment Funds

About the Role

Walkers is currently seeking a motivated and team-focused Associate to join its prominent Asset Management and Investment Funds team based in Dublin. This team is a globally recognized leader, serving many top asset management firms worldwide. The role involves working on sophisticated cross-border fund transactions with collaboration across ten international offices.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice on structuring and establishing Irish domiciled investment funds.
• Offering ongoing counsel to Irish funds authorized under UCITS, RIAIFs, ELTIFs, and QIAIFs, as well as to management companies and fund service providers including investment managers and advisers.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad array of fund-related documentation and agreements with service providers.
• Managing project tasks and coordinating with team members locally and internationally.
• Developing and maintaining client and industry relationships.
• Supporting legal and regulatory development projects and managing their execution.
• Preparing client advisories and industry updates to enhance professional presence.

Candidate Profile

• Applicants with 3 to 5 years post-qualification experience in asset management or investment funds practice in Ireland, including those considering transitioning from in-house roles or relocating to Ireland.
• A collaborative team player with strong academic achievements.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and technical skills combined with keen commercial insight.
• Composed and thoughtful problem solver capable of working independently and within teams.
• Possesses strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to anticipate and plan for changes in regulatory landscape.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture with direct access to partners.
• A diverse client base including high-profile international companies.
• Flexible dress code policy.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Generous paid annual leave.
• Agile working policy promoting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and pension contributions after probation period.
• Life assurance and income protection coverage.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Participation in tax saver and bike to work schemes.
• Coverage of professional membership fees.
• Structured learning, mentorship programs, and educational bursaries.
• Opportunities for client secondments.
• Active social, diversity, equity & inclusion, CSR committees and various recreational initiatives.
• Subsidized gym memberships and fitness classes.
• Employee assistance program including vision and medical screening.
• Wellness initiatives promoting health and wellbeing.