Mars Capital is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Manager – qualified Solicitor to join its Legal function in Dublin.
This role will support the business across legal, regulatory, and governance matters, with a focus on credit servicing, loan portfolio management, and financial services regulation.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, managing legal risks and supporting business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal advice across credit servicing, loan portfolios, restructuring, and enforcement activities.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including commercial contracts, servicing agreements, NDAs, and third‑party contracts.
Support the business in navigating the Irish regulatory framework (e.g. Central Bank of Ireland requirements).
Advise on consumer protection, compliance, and conduct risk matters.
Partner with senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Asset Management teams.
Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks in line with business objectives.
Manage relationships with external counsel and oversee legal spend.
Contribute to internal governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Support strategic projects including portfolio acquisitions, disposals, and integrations.
Support business units on product development, distribution, and operational compliance.
Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor in Ireland.
5–10 years’ PQE with strong experience in financial services, banking, or credit servicing (in‑house experience desired).
Solid understanding of loan documentation, secured lending, and enforcement processes.
Experience working within a regulated environment (ideally interacting with the Central Bank of Ireland).
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
In‑house experience within a credit servicing firm, bank, or asset manager.
Exposure to loan portfolio transactions (NPLs / distressed assets) and familiarity with Irish consumer protection and mortgage arrears frameworks.
Experience supporting audits or regulatory inspections.
Personal Attributes
Pragmatic and solutions‑oriented approach.
Strong attention to detail and risk awareness.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence at a senior level.
Collaborative mindset with strong relationship‑building skills.
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