Legal Counsel
11 months
€80,000 – €97,000
Dublin – hybrid
Legal Counsel, EMEA
About the Team
We are expanding our EMEA Go to Market Legal team and are looking for a talented commercial lawyer to join us at the forefront of providing innovative and effective legal advice. We are looking for a lawyer with experience in the commercial IT (software or technology) sector, in-house or private practice, to be based in our Dublin EMEA Headquarters.
About the Role
While this role reports into our EMEA Legal Director, the position will work closely, and in conjunction with, legal counsel in different geographies to support our growing sales and services teams across four sales regions in EMEA. You will be effectively partnering with various sales focussed groups, including deals management, sales and contracts operations, as well as managing external legal counsel, to deliver high levels of customer service.
About You
Minimum Qualifications
A European law degree or relevant professional legal qualification, with a preference for a dual qualified lawyer
3-5 years experiences post qualification experience with a top tier law firm and/or in-house position
Strong experience in negotiating commercial contracts and technology transactions
Experience in European data protection and privacy legislation, with a preference for CIPP certification
International commercial experience
Other Qualifications
Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills, preferably with cloud and enterprise software agreements. Skilled at persuasion with the ability to advocate for the business
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create and sustain lasting relationships with customers and management
Identifies and analyses legal risks of varying scope; counsels and advocates regarding such risk; uses good judgment and effective techniques to reach solutions with minimal guidance
Ability to deliver in a demanding and entrepreneurial environment in a timely manner
A strong team player who can work well with colleagues in finance, sales and other functions
Demonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company
Strong leadership ability, proactive, trouble shooter with good organisational skills
Open and honest in communications with all stakeholders – legal colleagues, management, customers, auditors, regulators and others