About the CEA The Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) is Irelands company law enforcement agency.
The CEAs core functions include promoting compliance with company law, investigating suspected instances of non-compliance, and taking enforcement action as necessary.
About the Role The CEA is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Barrister to fill one Senior Legal Advisor role, and to establish a two-year panel from which future Senior Legal Advisor vacancies may be filled, should they arise.
The successful candidate will provide legal advice, manage litigation, build and manage relationships with external providers of legal services, and offer other legal services to the CEA.
The postholder will report to the Director of Legal & Policy or the Director of Legal, who will ensure those Directorates effective contribution to the organisation's goals.
The CEA may adjust reporting lines based on operational needs.
The CEA is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced Solicitors and Barristers for these roles.
Senior Legal Advisors at the CEA handle a diverse portfolio of legal matters, including innovative and groundbreaking work in company law, civil, and criminal law.
They will gain experience in various legal areas, such as EU Law, administrative law, public procurement law, data protection law, and freedom of information law.
The successful candidates will need strong judgment, analytical, interpersonal, and organisational skills to ensure legal compliance, risk management, and effective contribution to the Directorates management.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities The responsibilities associated with this challenging and demanding role are wide and varied.
In that context, the following is a non-exhaustive overview of some of the principal duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
Providing Legal Advice The statutory remit of the CEA is broad, and the successful candidates will be able to deliver high quality, well researched, and robust legal advice and drafting on all aspects of the CEAs activities and functions, in contentious and non-contentious matters including core areas such as: company law, civil law and procedure, criminal law and procedure administration law, and insolvency law.
Managing the relationship and the ongoing provision of external legal advice and relationships with external legal advice providers, whilst monitoring the service quality and cost effectiveness.
Monitoring legislative changes and relevant case law and updating affected business areas on these changes and developments.
Provide high quality, clear and timely legal advice on all aspects of the CEAs law functions including policy, investigations and enforcement action.
Involvement in Litigation Advising and managing District Court enforcement proceedings on behalf of the CEA Assisting (on a multi-disciplinary basis) in the preparation of files for cases that will be tried in the Circuit Court, from before a file is sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions to the disclosure at trial stag.
Responsibility for preparing for, supporting, and managing, civil litigation where the CEA is a litigant or notice party, including, for example, investigating the conduct of companies, judicial review, and restriction/disqualification of company directors and applications to appoint Inspectors .
Directing the preparation legal briefs for external lawyers, particularly in the context of litigation, ensuring quality and consistency.
Recovering costs awarded to the CEA in litigation.
Providing advice on privacy, data protection and freedom of information law.
Working as Part of a Team Establishing and developing strong collaborative relationships across the CEA.
Managing competing priorities and tasks in an effective manner.
Working effectively, individually and as part of a team, with other legal professionals and across the organisation.
Performing any other duties and/or legal services as assigned from time to time.
Contributing to the development and the utilisation of the new proposed case management system as it relates to knowledge management and indeed as it relates to using the case management system generally supporting the Data Protection Officer in advice and projects relating to data protection matters Leadership Lead and manage the performance and development of junior members of the team within the CEA including setting goals and empowering them in their roles Liaise and maintain effective and professional working relationships with external parties, including external legal counsel, government officials, other enforcement agencies and the European Commission.
Essential requirements The successful candidate will, on or before the deadline for this competition:
1. Have been called to the Bar of Ireland and entered on the Roll of Practising Barristers maintained by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) OR Have been admitted and are currently enrolled as a solicitor in the State OR Hold a professional qualification in law which may be an accepted equivalent AND
2. Since qualifying as at 1 above, have acquired (in aggregate) at least 3 years relevant experience (i.e., post-qualification) at an appropriate level in a law firm, as a practising barrister, as in-house counsel, or as a legal advisor in the civil/public service AND
3. Possess knowledge and experience in two or more of the following areas of law: company law, criminal law and procedure, civil law and procedure.
4. Have acquired experience in one of more of the following areas of law/practice: regulatory/enforcement law and procedure, administrative law and procedure, data protection/privacy law, protected disclosures and whistle-blower law, discovery, disclosure and/or legal professional privilege, insolvency law, EU law, law of procurement.
5. Experience and/or expertise in one of more of the following is desirable: insolvency law and procedure, administrative law and procedure, constitutional law, the law of privacy, and other applicable human rights obligations relevant to the CEAs statutory remit, data protection law/GDPR, contract law, public procurement law and processes, protected disclosures and freedom of information.
Personal attributes A track record in managing competing priorities and multiple agendas, projects, tasks, and assignments in an effective and timely manner A proven track record of the delivery of high quality outputs Excellent communications and interpersonal skills An appreciation for the CEAs objectives, a keen awareness of the environment within which it operates and a strong commitment to serving the public interest An appreciation of the challenges associated with working in a multi-disciplinary environment High-quality written and/or oral legal advice in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to perform under pressure, and to tight deadlines Practical experience of conducting in-depth legal research evidencing strong analytical skills Excellent legal research skills and experience in the use of legal research tools Highly developed organisational and administrative skills Oral and written fluency in the English language How to Apply: Completed application forms must be uploaded via the Conscia Talent website no later than 3pm (Irish time) on Wednesday 18th February ****.
Applications will not be accepted by any other method, nor if received after the closing date.
CV's will not be considered.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Conscia Talent.
Equal Opportunities The CEA is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects modern Ireland.
The CEA strives to create a culture where all staff have equal access to opportunity and feel comfortable and confident to be themselves at work.
Skills: Litigation Legal Advice