Arthur Cox LLP is one of Ireland’s leading law firms with over 100 years at the forefront of the Irish legal market. An “all-island” firm with offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco, we have 600 legal professionals serving an international client base — from global financial institutions and multinationals to government agencies and fast-growing innovators. We combine deep expertise with an independent, entrepreneurial outlook.
Background
Our Asset Management and Investment Funds Group is a market leader, advising on all aspects of investment management issues and the establishment and ongoing operation of investment funds in Ireland. The Group consists of a highly experienced team that has an in-depth understanding of all types of investment funds, including UCITS, ETFs, AIFs, ELTIFs, money market funds and other fund structures investing in the public and private markets.
About the Role
This is a high-profile position within a market-leading practice advising on the full lifecycle of Irish investment funds. As a Senior Associate, you will advise domestic and international asset managers, fund promoters and financial institutions on the establishment, structuring, authorisation and ongoing operation of Irish funds
across the full range of fund products and management company businesses. Day to day, you will:
- Lead day-to-day management of complex fund establishment and regulatory projects.
- Draft and negotiate fund documentation.
- Engage with the Central Bank of Ireland and other industry bodies on behalf of our clients.
- Advise clients on Irish and EU regulatory requirements affecting funds and fund management companies.
- Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted adviser.
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to the development of the wider team.
- Work closely with partners on strategic client matters, business development initiatives and market-leading fund transactions.
You will need strong technical expertise, sharp commercial judgement, excellent drafting skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Advising clients on the establishment, authorisation, distribution and operation of Irish investment funds and related structures.
- Advising international asset managers and institutional clients on Irish legal and regulatory issues.
- Drafting and reviewing fund constitutional documents, offering materials and other fund documentation.
- Advising on Irish and EU financial services regulation (e.g., UCITS, AIFMD, sustainable finance and other relevant regimes).
- Liaising with the Central Bank of Ireland, fund management companies, administrators, depositaries and other service providers.
- Providing legal and commercial support on fund launches, restructurings, mergers and product developments.
- Working closely with colleagues across Corporate, Tax, Finance, Real Estate and Regulatory teams on cross-disciplinary matters.
- Participating in business development initiatives, client presentations and thought leadership activities.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal advice.
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4-5 years’ PQE in investment funds, asset management or financial services regulation — you know the landscape.
- A strong academic track record.
- Sharp drafting, analytical and technical legal skills.
- Genuine commercial instinct — you see beyond the legal question to the business answer.
- Proven ability to juggle multiple transactions and competing deadlines without dropping the ball.
- Excellent communication skills — you can explain complex regulatory positions clearly to clients and colleagues alike.
- Comfortable running your own files and equally happy collaborating across a high-performing team.
Why Join Us?
Our Asset Management and Investment Funds Group is consistently ranked as a market leader, and you will be joining a team at the centre of Ireland’s position as a global fund's hub. Here is what sets us apart:
- Unrivalled deal flow. We act on some of the largest and most complex fund launches, restructurings and regulatory projects in the Irish market. You will work on headline transactions from day one.
- World-class clients. Our client base includes many of the world’s leading asset managers, banks and institutional investors. You will build relationships with senior decision-makers and become a trusted adviser they turn to.
- Real responsibility, real progression. We give our Senior Associates genuine ownership of matters and a clear career path. You will not be a small cog in a large machine — your contribution will be visible and valued.
- A collaborative, supportive culture. We combine the rigour of a top-tier practice with a genuinely collegial working environment. Partners are accessible, mentoring is embedded, and we actively invest in your professional development.
- Innovation and influence. Arthur Cox has an independent, entrepreneurial spirit. We encourage our lawyers to shape the market — through thought leadership, client secondments and engagement with regulators and industry bodies.
We invest in our people. Alongside excellent progression opportunities and a market-leading remuneration package, you will enjoy:
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Immediate pension scheme
- TaxSaver and Bike to Work schemes
- Professional membership fees
- On-site gym and comprehensive wellness programme
Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms and provides a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks and financial institutions, established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors. Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, the firm has led the way in the legal field in Ireland, delivering the best service and support for our clients. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
Arthur Cox LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of society. Please advise if you have any additional requirements, we will happily assist. Any information disclosed by you in this regard will be kept strictly confidential and shared within the firm only as necessary and with your consent.
Reasonable accommodations provided for the purposes of your interview or which you may require during your employment will not be taken into account in hiring decisions.
