Associate – Financial Regulation (3-5PQE)

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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