Job Summary
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The Legal Counsel will report to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and be responsible for revising and negotiating contracts with clients and vendors; creating, revising and updating corporate policies and employment documents, in each case in accordance with applicable law.
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Key Responsibilities
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1. Contract Management: Review and negotiate contracts (statements of work, work orders, and change orders) including services agreements, vendor/procurement agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and staffing agreements.
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2. Policies and Procedures: Assist in the creation and management of templates, forms, and playbooks related to internal contract review, clinical trial agreements, and other documents.
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3. Data Privacy: Provide legal support for the maintenance of the company's data privacy program, including compliance with GDPR requirements.
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4. Employment Law Support: Draft/review employment agreements, review employee handbooks, and advise on various employment matters.
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5. Legal Research: Perform legal research as necessary, including research of newly enacted employment and regulatory laws applicable to the business.
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6. Liaising with External Advisors: Use external advisors to provide expert opinions and manage workload.
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Qualifications and Skills
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7. Qualified as a solicitor in Ireland.
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8. Five to ten years' experience in a corporate legal department and law firm required, preferably within the life sciences/pharma/clinical research industry, with experience in employment law.
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9. Experience working with US contracts and an understanding of the main differences between Irish and US contract law.
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10. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), DocuSign, and Adobe Acrobat.
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11. Strong organizational skills, superb attention to detail, and ability to set priorities.
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12. Excellent written and oral communication skills with a customer-focused attitude and collaborative approach.
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About the Role
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This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Legal Counsel to join our team. If you are a qualified solicitor with experience in employment law and contract management, we encourage you to apply.
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