Trainee Solicitor

Law Society; Ireland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed law society in Ireland is seeking a motivated Solicitor Trainee to support legal matters in the asset management industry. The position offers the chance to work closely with senior lawyers and engage with clients while gaining valuable insights into public and private investment law. The ideal candidate will have completed or be nearing completion of their FE1 exams, possess strong communication skills, and a keen interest in international law among other valuable skills.

Benefits

25 days of paid holiday

International courses and training

Direct client contact

Qualifications

• Knowledge in UCITS, AIFMD, and European investment law.
• Must be dedicated to completing solicitor training for the next two years.
• Excellent client-facing skills and ability to present.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents related to investment fund governance.
• Prepare legal memoranda on investment funds.
• Research on investment fund law and market practices.

Skills

Interest in UCITS and AIFMD

Strong communication skills

Curiosity about international law

Self-starter attitude

Education

Completion or near completion of FE1 exams

Job description

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Solicitor Traineeship (Dublin) Start Date: 1 January 2026

Zeidler Group is a technology driven law firm revolutionising the asset management industry. From innovative digital solutions for legal and compliance challenges to providing research based high quality legal advice. They build collaborative, strategic and meaningful partnerships with their clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Reviewing and drafting legal documents related to public and private investment fund formation and maintenance, cross-border distribution, and ongoing investment fund governance.

· Preparing legal memoranda for clients on various topics related to investment funds, cross-border matters, and securities law.

· Researching investment funds law and market practice in European and non-European jurisdictions.

· Supporting fund governance processes and company secretarial matters (e.g. fund board meetings).

· Tracking developments in investment fund law as well as creating and presenting corresponding informational material for internal and external parties.

· Reviewing and negotiating contracts related to the asset management industry.

· Compiling, completing, and filing of applications for financial regulators in a variety of countries, and all associated communications.

· Using legal knowledge of investment funds to support legal technology, specifically for legal technology leveraging generative AI and Large Language Models.

About Your Required Skills

· You will have some knowledge and a keen interest in UCITS, AIFMD, and European investment law.

· You will have completed or be close to passing your FE1 exams.

· You will be dedicated to completing your solicitor training for the next two years and potentially progressing to a permanent position with us.

· You will have strong curiosity and desire to learn about international law, foreign market practice and global developments, including the Middle East, Asia, and United States.

· You will have an excellent manner with clients and be keen for client-facing responsibilities.

· You will have a strong academic record and a mature intellect.

· You will bring a high level of energy, self-starter attitude and enthusiasm to the job.

· You have the ability to work both collaboratively and independently on projects.

· You are comfortable presenting and communicating with clients, including large and prestigious asset management firms.

· You might be proficient in other European languages in addition to English.

· You are naturally conscientious and meticulous.

· You possess a strong sense of ownership, duty, and responsibility for your work.

· You have excellent communication skills and can work well with others.

They offer their employees:

· Working with senior lawyers with decades of external and in-house experience in the asset management industry.

· Genuine responsibility.

· Direct client contact and industry connections.

· Impact on the development of the firm.

· The opportunity to work at the interface of law and technology.

· Professional memberships.

· Participation in international courses, training and conferences.

· Camaraderie with a multi-national team.

· Option to work from any of their offices.

· Secondments at leading asset managers.

· 25 days of paid holiday per year.

Does this sound like you? They would love for you to apply. Zeidler is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

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