OverviewThis role will support the growing PLC business in Ireland and abroad, with key interactions across all areas of the business. The legal team is expanding and seeking a proactive individual with in‑house experience to collaborate closely with business leaders on their legal priorities. Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, the role involves working closely with the Leadership Team and Senior Leadership teams across the group.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging various legal projects to completion efficiently and effectively, and liaising with internal stakeholders for input and support.Advising on and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and supporting the development and implementation of legal templates.Driving the execution of these agreements efficiently, partnering with internal stakeholders for input and support.Identifying inefficiencies in day‑to‑day operations and delivering recommendations for process improvements.Assisting with the execution of corporate M&A, including liaising with external advisors, providing input on transaction documents, reviewing due diligence outputs, managing legal projects, and handling ancillary workstreams.Advising internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal, corporate, and compliance issues, disputes, and any other legal matters arising in the day‑to‑day operation of the business.Assisting with the roll‑out of a Group‑wide contract management system to streamline the contracting process.Managing and prioritising workload according to timelines and stakeholder requirements.Engaging and liaising with external counsel (managing and minimizing costs where possible).Undertaking other reasonably related duties (including administrative tasks).Skills and CompetenciesQualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in private practice or in‑house.Commercial and solutions‑focused.Good interpersonal and managerial skills.Ability to thrive in a high‑paced work environment.Ability to take ownership of various assignments with limited supervision.Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of matters.Good attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work well in a team environment.BenefitsOpportunity to be immersed in the commercial side of legal practice coupled with experience working in a dynamic and growing listed plc. Flexible, hybrid working model with regular face‑to‑face interactions at the Group’s headquarters in Dublin.
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