Legal Counsel11 months€80,000 – €97,000Dublin – hybridLegal Counsel, EMEAAbout the TeamWe 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 RoleWhile 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 YouMinimum QualificationsA European law degree or relevant professional legal qualification, with a preference for a dual qualified lawyer3-5 years experiences post qualification experience with a top tier law firm and/or in-house positionStrong experience in negotiating commercial contracts and technology transactionsExperience in European data protection and privacy legislation, with a preference for CIPP certificationInternational commercial experienceOther QualificationsExcellent contract negotiation and drafting skills, preferably with cloud and enterprise software agreements. Skilled at persuasion with the ability to advocate for the businessMeticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressureExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create and sustain lasting relationships with customers and managementIdentifies and analyses legal risks of varying scope; counsels and advocates regarding such risk; uses good judgment and effective techniques to reach solutions with minimal guidanceAbility to deliver in a demanding and entrepreneurial environment in a timely mannerA strong team player who can work well with colleagues in finance, sales and other functionsDemonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the companyStrong leadership ability, proactive, trouble shooter with good organisational skillsOpen and honest in communications with all stakeholders – legal colleagues, management, customers, auditors, regulators and others