Job Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Corporate Legal Counsel to join our team. As a key member of the legal department, you will play a crucial role in providing expert advice on a wide range of legal matters.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented lawyer to work closely with the business, advising on complex legal issues and developing solutions that drive growth and success.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and manage Company Secretariat filings and compliance requirements for Irish and international matters
* Evaluate intellectual property activities, including new developments and trade mark proposals, and advise on ownership, use and potential infringement activities
* Advise on general data queries, data subject access requests, data breaches, data processing agreements and general data protection queries
* Advise generally on corporate legal matters, including shareholder matters, regulatory issues and assist with ongoing updates to company policies and developing training materials for the business
* Review commercial leases and work with the Property Portfolio Manager and external advisors on all legal matters related to the company's property portfolio
* Co-ordinate and execute legal documents generally, assisting in preparing documents for meetings and managing the case management system for the legal team
Requirements
* Third level Law or Business degree
* Professional Qualification (Solicitor or international equivalent)
* Minimum of 3 years+ experience as a qualified solicitor either in-house or in a large/mid-tier law firm
* Solid experience in a company secretariat in-house team or law firm providing company secretariat services
* Experience in intellectual property law/data protection law/commercial property law
* Strong drafting, negotiating and communication skills
* Broad business knowledge and ability to understand complexities of the company's operations and business relationships
* Strategic thinker who is a capable problem solver
* Ability to work on own initiative and be motivated to deliver the legal department's value-added agenda
* Ability to multi-task and use a systematic and analytical approach to identifying issues and problem solving with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Benefits
* Hybrid working (flex Fridays)
* Free parking incl.
* EV charging
* On-site gym free to use for employees
* Parenting room
Company Culture
We believe in the value of difference and welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.