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The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.
Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence.
Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross‑cultural immersion.
The Maples Group looks to add a Dublin‑based Funds Associate to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world‑class talent.
Who We Seek
Our merit‑based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives.
Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.
About the Role
This role represents an excellent opportunity for an outstanding funds lawyer to join our market‑leading Irish Funds and Investment Management Group in Dublin and make a significant contribution to our growing practice.
The team advises a wide variety of asset managers, investment firms and financial institutions on the full spectrum of Irish regulated and unregulated investment structures.
Our scope of work covers all types of public funds (in particular ETFs, other types of UCITS and retail ELTIFs) and alternative/private funds (in particular private credit, hedge and private equity), as well as specialist associated areas such as sustainable investing and digital assets/tokenisation.
The successful candidate will have exposure to high quality matters and will work as part of, and be supported by, a highly successful and collegiate team.
Key Responsibilities
Advising our predominantly UK, US and European client base on the structuring, establishment and operation of all types Irish fund products
Reviewing transaction documentation from an Irish law perspective across a wide range of structures and jurisdictions
Preparing, drafting and negotiating fund documentation and agreements
Managing transactions end‑to‑end efficiently and effectively
Engaging in business development activities, being active in the promotion of the firm and seeking opportunities for new work and cross‑selling
Working as part of a team, including supervising junior lawyers' work and taking an active part in sharing knowledge and experience within the team
What You Bring
Applicants should have at least two years' post‑qualification experience as an investment funds lawyer, ideally gained within a top‑tier law firm.
It is essential that all candidates have a strong academic background, with excellent written communication and drafting skills.
The successful candidates will also have outstanding technical skills, together with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well in a team environment.
Benefits & Rewards
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
Hybrid working options
Competitive vacation packages
Educational assistance and professional development programmes
Savings or pension plan
Life insurance
Travel insurance
Global mental wellness programme
Sports clubs and social events
About Maples Group
Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website.
Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on Linked In.
Background Screening
Maples' standard policy to undertake various background screening checks, including criminal records checks, on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made.
Maples will only ask applicants to disclose a past criminal conviction when a conditional job offer is made.
If you have a criminal record it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn.
Maples will make all job offer decisions on a case‑by‑case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence.
You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with Maples before a decision is made.
Disclaimer
All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment‑related purposes only.
Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Legal Services
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