Our client, a leading international retail and hospitality group, is looking for a skilled Legal Counsel to join its established Group Legal team.
This is a high-impact role for a confident, commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working autonomously and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role will take the legal lead on major projects, transactions, and tenders, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive strategic outcomes.
This role will report to the Group General Counsel and provide pragmatic and strategic legal advice across the Group’s operations in the US, UK, and Ireland, navigating complex legal challenges with clarity, efficiency, and sound judgment.
Key Responsibilities
M&A transactions and intragroup reorganisations
Commercial contracts
Managing reputational risk
Property matters
IP/IT, competition & data protection
Financings and refinancings
Experience in these areas is a plus, but not essential.
Qualifications
Qualified solicitor, ideally trained at a top-tier Irish or international firm
4-6 years’ PQE, ideally with a blend of private practice and in-house experience
Commercially minded self-starter with sound commercial and legal judgement
Skilled in negotiating high-value commercial agreements
Comfortable juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Clear communicator with the ability to simplify complex legal issues
Trusted adviser to senior stakeholders on technical legal matters
Detail-oriented, organised, and execution-driven
Thrives in a high-growth, entrepreneurial setting
Details on salary package will be provided upon application or enquiry.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Retail
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