Senior Legal Counsel – Research & Development
We’re supporting a global technology leader in hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to join their expanding Research & Development division in Ireland.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to play a key role in supporting complex, cutting-edge innovation projects — spanning commercial, IP, compliance, and employment law — within a multinational, fast-paced environment.
What you’ll do
* You’ll act as a trusted legal partner to R&D and management teams, advising on:
* Commercial and research-related contracts (procurement, partnerships, collaboration agreements, NDAs, licensing, etc.)
* Intellectual Property and data privacy matters
* Employment and compliance issues, including anti-bribery, data protection, and export control
* Drafting and reviewing key agreements, and helping shape best practice across the business
* Delivering internal legal training and contributing to group-wide legal initiatives
What we’re looking for
* Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ years’ PQE in Ireland (private practice or in-house)
* Strong grounding in commercial and IP law (experience with patents, copyright, trade secrets, and licensing is ideal)
* Clear, practical communication style — able to translate legal risk into business language
* Proven ability to work independently while collaborating across international teams
* A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset with a solid grasp of corporate and statutory compliance
Preferred (not essential)
* Experience with research partnerships between academia and industry
* Familiarity with data protection, export control, or real estate matters
* Previous in-house or cross-border legal experience
Location
Dublin City Centre – Office-based role (with flexible arrangements for the right candidate)
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
* Computer and Network Security
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