Governance & Funds Solicitor

Our client who is a multinational financial services provider are seeking a full-time Funds & Governance Solicitor to provide legal assistance on a wide range of legal issues that may affect the business, particularly in Ireland.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting, negotiating and amending agreements (e.g. service provider agreements) that relate to the Irish manco and EU funds, and the delegation and inter-company agreements between the Irish manco and the groups companies
• Providing legal support to the business in relation to UCITS and AIFs throughout their lifecycle
• Managing and instructing external counsel
• Advising the Irish manco and EU fund boards on governance and regulatory matters and legal risks
• Assessing and advising all departments on the legal risks arising in the business and recommending appropriate courses of action and strategies
• Monitoring legal developments and other events which for legal implications for our European businesses and assist in developing strategies for Group companies to adopt in the light of them
• Providing general legal assistance and support to the business, the Dublin office and the wider Legal team

Required:

• Min 2 years PQE
• Prior experience as an in-house lawyer within a financial services/asset management organisation OR private experience in funds law and governance

Robert Walters UK is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.