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Job Summary
Our Debt Finance Group advises leading Irish and international lenders sponsors corporates and private credit lenders on complex financing transactions across the capital structure. The team is widely recognised in the market for structuring and executing innovative deals across acquisition/leveraged finance investmentgrade and syndicated lending real estate finance fund finance and refinancing.
About the Role
As a Debt Finance Associate you will play a central role in the execution of loan and security transactions working closely with partners and senior associates to deliver pragmatic timely and highquality advice. You will manage discrete workstreams endtoend (drafting negotiation due diligence CP/closing and postcompletion) contribute to client relationship development and support knowledge initiatives that enhance consistency and efficiency across the practice.
This role offers significant scope for growth and evolution and a successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their exposure across product types and sectors taking on increasing responsibility as they develop.
This role offers significant scope for growth and evolution and a successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their exposure across product types and sectors taking on increasing responsibility as they develop.
You will
Advise on Irish law aspects of acquisition and leveraged finance unitranche/term loan B revolving credit facilities investmentgrade and syndicated lending ABL and real estate development/investment finance and fund finance.
Draft negotiate and manage LMAbased facility agreements security documents (debentures share charges mortgages) accession agreements intercreditor arrangements and related finance deliverables.
Lead due diligence on borrower groups and collateral packages identify key issues propose solutions and present findings succinctly to clients and deal teams.
Own CP and closing workstreams: build and run CP lists coordinate signings and funds flows and manage postcompletion deliverables including CRO filings and Land Registry/Registry of Deeds applications.
Liaise proactively with counterpart counsel lenders/agents financial advisers and internal specialists (Tax Corporate/M&A Real Estate Restructuring).
Contribute to business development and thought leadership and support trainees/trainee solicitors through coaching and supervision.
Use legal technology and GenAI tools responsibly (e.g. document automation drafting aids) following firm policy and practice group playbooks.
Draft negotiate and manage LMAbased facility agreements security documents (debentures share charges mortgages) accession agreements intercreditor arrangements and related finance deliverables.
Lead due diligence on borrower groups and collateral packages identify key issues propose solutions and present findings succinctly to clients and deal teams.
Own CP and closing workstreams: build and run CP lists coordinate signings and funds flows and manage postcompletion deliverables including CRO filings and Land Registry/Registry of Deeds applications.
Liaise proactively with counterpart counsel lenders/agents financial advisers and internal specialists (Tax Corporate/M&A Real Estate Restructuring).
Contribute to business development and thought leadership and support trainees/trainee solicitors through coaching and supervision.
Use legal technology and GenAI tools responsibly (e.g. document automation drafting aids) following firm policy and practice group playbooks.
Key Responsibilities
1) Transaction Execution
Run associatelevel workstreams to deadlines; anticipate issues; escalate early and propose practical solutions.
Prepare clear issues lists and closing checklists; maintain accurate trackers and status reports for clients and partners.
2) Drafting & Negotiation
Produce firstdrafts and markups of finance documents; negotiate with counterparties to agreed commercial positions; ensure consistency across suites.
Translate commercial objectives into precise legal terms and robust protections.
3) Due Diligence & CP/Closing
Scope and deliver targeted legal DD; highlight redflags and mitigants.
Manage CP collection verification and stakeholder signoffs; steer signings/funding; complete CRO and Land Registry/Registry of Deeds filings and postcompletion packs.
4) Client Service & Collaboration
Build strong working relationships with clients and agents; provide responsive clear and commercial advice.
Work seamlessly with crossdepartmental teams on complex or crossborder mandates.
5) Risk Compliance & Quality
Ensure matter conduct complies with confidentiality privilege data protection AML/KYC and outside counsel guidelines.
Follow internal SOPs/playbooks; contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge assets.
What Success Looks Like
Run associatelevel workstreams to deadlines; anticipate issues; escalate early and propose practical solutions.
Prepare clear issues lists and closing checklists; maintain accurate trackers and status reports for clients and partners.
2) Drafting & Negotiation
Produce firstdrafts and markups of finance documents; negotiate with counterparties to agreed commercial positions; ensure consistency across suites.
Translate commercial objectives into precise legal terms and robust protections.
3) Due Diligence & CP/Closing
Scope and deliver targeted legal DD; highlight redflags and mitigants.
Manage CP collection verification and stakeholder signoffs; steer signings/funding; complete CRO and Land Registry/Registry of Deeds filings and postcompletion packs.
4) Client Service & Collaboration
Build strong working relationships with clients and agents; provide responsive clear and commercial advice.
Work seamlessly with crossdepartmental teams on complex or crossborder mandates.
5) Risk Compliance & Quality
Ensure matter conduct complies with confidentiality privilege data protection AML/KYC and outside counsel guidelines.
Follow internal SOPs/playbooks; contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge assets.
What Success Looks Like
Ontime wellcontrolled closings with minimal rework and clear postcompletion hygiene.
High client satisfaction reflected in repeat mandates and positive feedback.
Consistent document quality and knowledge contribution (precedents playbooks clause libraries).
Proactive collaboration across practice groups and smooth teamwork on multidisciplinary matters.
High client satisfaction reflected in repeat mandates and positive feedback.
Consistent document quality and knowledge contribution (precedents playbooks clause libraries).
Proactive collaboration across practice groups and smooth teamwork on multidisciplinary matters.
Why Join Us
Work on highprofile Irish and crossborder finance transactions for marketleading lenders and sponsors.
Gain exposure across the product spectrum and develop deep sector knowledge in a collaborative environment.
Benefit from structured training partner access and meaningful career progression.
Gain exposure across the product spectrum and develop deep sector knowledge in a collaborative environment.
Benefit from structured training partner access and meaningful career progression.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
Qualified solicitor ideally 26 years PQE in banking/finance (leveraged corporate or real estate finance) within a recognised practice; strong candidates slightly outside this band will be considered.
Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical technical and drafting skills.
Demonstrable commercial awareness and ability to prioritise effectively under time pressure.
Confident communicator; comfortable engaging with clients counterpart counsel agents and internal stakeholders.
Familiarity with LMA documentation intercreditor frameworks and typical Irish security/perfection requirements.
Desirable
Experience across acquisition/leveraged finance ABL and real estate finance; exposure to fund finance a plus.
Experience managing CP/closing workstreams and delivering postcompletion hygiene at scale.
Comfort with legal tech/GenAI drafting aids and contribution to precedents/playbooks.
Mindset & behaviours
Pragmatic handson problemsolver; calm under pressure; outcomefocused.
Collaborative team player with a track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Curious and growthoriented committed to continuous learning and improving how we deliver for clients.
Qualified solicitor ideally 26 years PQE in banking/finance (leveraged corporate or real estate finance) within a recognised practice; strong candidates slightly outside this band will be considered.
Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical technical and drafting skills.
Demonstrable commercial awareness and ability to prioritise effectively under time pressure.
Confident communicator; comfortable engaging with clients counterpart counsel agents and internal stakeholders.
Familiarity with LMA documentation intercreditor frameworks and typical Irish security/perfection requirements.
Desirable
Experience across acquisition/leveraged finance ABL and real estate finance; exposure to fund finance a plus.
Experience managing CP/closing workstreams and delivering postcompletion hygiene at scale.
Comfort with legal tech/GenAI drafting aids and contribution to precedents/playbooks.
Mindset & behaviours
Pragmatic handson problemsolver; calm under pressure; outcomefocused.
Collaborative team player with a track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Curious and growthoriented committed to continuous learning and improving how we deliver for clients.
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus structure
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Professional development opportunities
Hybrid working arrangements
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Professional development opportunities
Hybrid working arrangements
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Concepts
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Analysis Skills
- Securities Law
- Investment Banking
- Microsoft Excel
- Private equity
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Planning
About Company
Ireland’s leading corporate and business law firm with offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York, and San Francisco.
