We're assisting our client, a leading international law firm with one of Dublin's most respected Asset Management & Investment Funds practices, in the recruitment of an Associate to Senior Associate in Asset Management & Investment Funds. This is a genuine specialist platform not a generalist finance seat with occasional funds work advising global asset managers on sophisticated, cross-border matters from a tight-knit Dublin base. The Dublin office operates as a close-knit team of around 20 people, including three partners and one of counsel. The associate layer is currently lean relative to senior leadership meaning the person who joins steps directly into the gap, with real proximity to partners and clients from day one and a clear path to grow into a senior role. The work You'll advise leading asset managers, fund sponsors, and service providers across a broad range of investment funds matters: Structuring, establishing, and maintaining UCITS and AIFs Advising on private funds, hedge funds, real estate funds, ETFs, and other alternative structures Supporting management companies and fund platforms on ongoing regulatory and compliance matters Drafting and negotiating fund documentation across a range of structures Advising on regulatory frameworks and engaging with regulators and service providers Working on cross-border transactions alongside colleagues in Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Asia Why this role Direct partner and client access not filtered through layers of seniority A genuine progression gap to grow into: the team is building upward and needs someone who wants to develop with it Fully integrated global platform work is international in scope, not just local execution Consistently high-quality deal flow this is a busy, well-regarded practice, not cyclical or seat-based Strong mentorship and a collaborative, collegiate culture in a well-structured small office Competitive remuneration aligned to the top of the Dublin market About you 35 PQE (Ireland or UK qualified) Strong experience in investment funds UCITS and/or AIFs essential; a funds generalist background is ideal Technically sharp, well-organised, and confident managing your own matters Comfortable working directly with senior clients and international counterparts Commercially minded and interested in building long-term client relationships If you're a funds lawyer weighing your next move, this is a strong platform role worth a confidential conversation. Reach out toCaitriona Breaw at Amicus Search & Recruitment to discuss.
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