Associate – Financial Regulation (3-5PQE)

Background Our market-leading Financial Regulation practice advises a wide range of domestic and international financial institutions, including credit institutions, investment firms, UCITS management companies, AIFMs, payment institutions, e-money institutions, non-bank lenders and insurance companies. Due to continued growth in our Financial Regulation group, we are seeking a talented and ambitious Associate (3–5 PQE) to join our team. About the Role This is an excellent opportunity to work within a top-tier Financial Regulation team, advising on high-profile and complex regulatory matters in a dynamic and evolving legal landscape. You will work closely with partners and senior associates on advisory and transactional regulatory matters as well as regulatory investigations. You will have direct contact with clients and strong exposure to ongoing business development initiatives. Key Responsibilities Advise financial institutions on a wide range of Irish and EU regulatory frameworks Support on licensing, authorisation, and ongoing supervisory matters with the Central Bank of Ireland (including investigations and enforcement cases) Provide regulatory input into corporate transactions, including M&A and restructuring projects Assist clients with compliance frameworks, governance structures, and regulatory change programmes Contribute to thought leadership, client briefings, and internal knowledge development Advise on a wide range of financial services regulation including MiFID II, CRD/CRR (including CRD VI), PSD2/PSD3, and other EU directives/regulations Support clients through regulatory authorisations, approvals, and ongoing supervisory engagement Draft and review policies, procedures, and regulatory documentation Provide strategic regulatory advice for new products, services, and market entry Work collaboratively with colleagues across practice areas including Corporate/M&A, Debt Finance and Funds Managing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives What Success Looks Like Strong technical competence in financial regulation and ability to deliver clear, pragmatic advice Building trusted relationships with clients and becoming a key contact on matters Effective management of matters, delivering high-quality work within deadlines Active contribution to team knowledge, training, and profile-raising initiatives Demonstrating commercial awareness and understanding of clients’ business needs Why Join Us? Opportunity to work with a leading Financial Regulation team Exposure to high-quality, complex and international work Strong focus on career development, training, and progression Collaborative and inclusive team environment Access to cutting-edge regulatory work at the forefront of market developments Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential Qualified solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE in financial regulation Experience gained in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal/regulatory environment Strong knowledge of EU financial services regulatory frameworks Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities Desirable Experience advising on Irish financial services regulatory frameworks and processes Exposure to cross-border regulatory matters Interest in emerging areas such as digital finance, and fintech Benefits Competitive salary and bonus structure Comprehensive health and wellness benefits Professional development opportunities Hybrid working arrangements