The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.
Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.
The Maples Group looks to add a Dublin-based Funds Associateto our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.
Who We Seek
Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.
About the Role
This role represents an excellent opportunity for an outstandingfunds lawyer to join our market-leading Irish Funds and Investment Management Group in Dublin and make a significant contribution to our growing practice. The team advises a wide variety of asset managers, investment firms and financial institutions on the full spectrum of Irish regulated and unregulated investment structures. Our scope of work covers all types of public funds (in particular ETFs, other types of UCITS and retail ELTIFs) and alternative/private funds (in particular private credit, hedge and private equity), as well as specialist associated areas such as sustainable investing and digital assets/ tokenisation
The successful candidate will have exposure to high quality matters and will work as part of, and be supported by, a highly successful and collegiate team.
The key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
EXPERIENCE
What You Bring
Applicants should have between three to five years' postqualification experience as an investment funds lawyer, ideally gained within a top-tier law firmIt is essential that all candidates have a strong academic background, with excellent written communication and drafting skillsThe successful candidates will also have outstanding technical skills, together with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleaguesand work well in a team environment
BENEFITS & REWARDS
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeingDepending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including
ABOUT MAPLES GROUP
Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn
Any candidates invited to interview for a role in Maples and Calder, Dublin, will receive a sensory overview of the office, inclusive of sensory maps and accessibility information.
Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.
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The Maples Group is a leading service provider offering clients a comprehensive range of legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg, and is an independent provider of fiduciary, fund services, regulatory and compliance, and entity formation and management services. The Maples Group distinguishes itself with a client-focused approach, providing solutions tailored to their specific needs. Its global network of lawyers and industry professionals are strategically located in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East to ensure that clients gain immediate access to expert advice and bespoke support, within convenient time zones.
