Junior Legal Counsel- Dublin, Ireland
- Recruiter
- Thomson LRC
- Location
- Ireland (IE)
- Salary
- €Competitive Salary + Attractive Benefits
- Posted
- 25 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 22 Feb 2019
- Ref
- TLRC365
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Dispute Resolution, Information Technology
- PQE Level
- 2-4
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
International technology company with an established presence in Ireland is looking to hire an additional lawyer to join their innovative in-house legal team based in Dublin.
Role Profile:
As Legal Counsel, you will work closely with colleagues in Ireland and Overseas to provide accurate legal and risk advice across the Irish business.
The role will have a focus on commercial and corporate matters (notably commercial contracts and agreements) but also from time to time on: commercial disputes, data protection and procurement.
Responsibilities include:
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts.
- Advise on regulatory change.
- Advise on disputes.
- Provide advice on legal issues and developments, legal risk and relevant regulatory issues.
- Support ongoing data protection improvements across the business.
- Instruct outside counsel as required and manage costs effectively.
- Develop and maintain in depth understanding of the company and its business.
Candidate Requirements
This role may suit a lawyer from either a commercial or dispute resolution background willing to broaden their skillset and take ownership of key commercial negotiations. You should have:
- 2 to 4+ years’ PQE
- Admitted to practice in Ireland, UK or other common law or EU jurisdiction.
- Written and verbal negotiation experience in relation to either commercial contracts or commercial disputes.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to quickly develop self to understand new areas of business or different regulatory landscapes.
On offer is a competitive salary and attractive benefits package and the chance to work in-house with a leading global organisation.
For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:
David Thomson, Director
Telephone: +353 (0) 1 699 1360
Email: david@thomsonlrc.com