Partner – Investment Funds & Financial Services RegulationAMICUS SEARCH has been retained on this assignment.Location: Dublin, IrelandStart Date:Q1 2026Practice Area:Investment Funds & Financial Services RegulationAbout The OpportunityOur client, a leading Irish full-service law firm with significant market presence, is seeking an exceptional Partner to join their Investment Funds & Financial Services Regulatory team at a pivotal moment of growth and expansion.This is more than a traditional partner appointment – it represents a genuine opportunity to build and own significant practice areas within Ireland's financial services legal market, with the platform, resources, and autonomy to create your own professional legacy. There is clear potential for the right candidate to develop into an Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) practice leader as the firm expands its capabilities in this growing area.The RoleAs Partner, You Will Assume Leadership Of One Or Multiple Business Units Within a Comprehensive Investment Funds & Financial Services Offering, With The Scope To Shape Strategy And Drive Commercial Growth AcrossInvestment Funds Formation & AdvisoryLead complex fund structuring mandates across private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and real estate fundsDrive strategic client relationships with institutional and entrepreneurial investment managersAdvise on innovative fund structures including ESG-focused and fintech vehiclesDevelop expertise in emerging areas such as digital asset fund structures and ETFsOpportunity to establish and lead ETF practice as market leaderDebt Capital MarketsStructure and negotiate sophisticated debt issuance programmesAdvise Irish and international issuers, originators, and lead managers on complex transactionsLead on multi-series secured notes programmes and green bond initiativesDevelop innovative debt structures for alternative investment vehiclesFinancial Services Regulatory AdvisoryProvide strategic regulatory guidance to investment management firms and financial services entitiesLead authorisation applications with the Central Bank of Ireland for AIFMs, fund administrators, and MiFID firmsNavigate complex compliance matters under AIFMD, UCITS, SFDR, and evolving regulatory frameworksAdvise on regulatory due diligence for acquisitions and changes of controlEssential RequirementsQualified Solicitor with 8-10+ years PQE in investment funds, financial services regulation, or debt capital marketsProven track record in managing complex, high-value transactions and regulatory mandatesDemonstrated business development capabilities and established client relationship management skillsLeadership experience with genuine ambition to build and own practice areasStrong technical expertise in financial services regulation (MiFID II, AIFMD, UCITS, SFDR)Active involvement in client pitches, thought leadership, and business expansion