Eversheds Sutherland
Finance Associate, Banking - Dublin
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We are Eversheds Sutherland
A global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.
What to expect
As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.
Our team
Our Banking & Finance team in Ireland is recognised as one of the leading practices in the market, combining deep local expertise with the strength and reach of a truly international law firm. We advise various financial institutions, lenders, investors and borrowers across a broad range of financing areas, including real estate finance, development finance, corporate lending, project finance and alternative lending.
The team regularly acts on some of the most significant and high-profile banking and finance transactions in Ireland, providing innovative, commercially focused advice on complex and market-leading deals. Through our global network, we are able to draw on specialist expertise and international resources that set us apart from our competitors, supporting clients both in Ireland and across multiple jurisdictions.
As part of a global Banking & Finance practice of more than 150 lawyers, you will work alongside market-leading professionals with expertise spanning debt facilities, capital markets, derivatives, treasury, structured finance, tax and a broad range of financing transactions.
This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, cross-border matters, collaborate with colleagues across our international offices, and play a key role in delivering strategic advice to some of the world's most recognised financial institutions and corporate clients.
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Role and key responsibilities
We are seeking a talented Associate (2-4 years' PQE) to join our market-leading Banking & Finance team in Dublin.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside some of the leading banking and finance lawyers in Ireland on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions. Acting for banks, financial institutions, alternative lenders, private credit providers, sponsors, investors and corporate borrowers, you will advise on a broad range of financing matters across multiple sectors and industries.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and ambitious team that is recognised for advising on many of the most significant financing transactions in the Irish market. You will have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage, work directly with clients, and develop your career as part of an international practice with a strong global network.
Skills and experience
We are looking for:
- 2-4 years' post-qualification experience gained within a leading Banking & Finance practice, qualified in Ireland or a similar common law jurisdiction.
- Experience advising on banking and finance transactions, including exposure to secured lending, corporate lending, real estate finance, development finance, acquisition finance or related areas.
- Strong technical legal and drafting ability, with excellent attention to detail.
- Sound commercial judgment and an ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
- Experience managing transactions and coordinating multiple workstreams effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- A proactive, collaborative and enthusiastic approach to working within a team.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in business development and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining high professional standards.
What’s in it for you?
At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.
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We’re fair, transparent and equitable
We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance
Diversity & Inclusion
At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.
We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.
Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.
We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.
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