Job Title: Head of Legal Affairs
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods division and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. We are seeking to appoint a new Head of Legal Affairs who will become a trusted legal advisor to the Board and the Executive team.
The role represents an exciting opportunity to play an important role in supporting Kerry Dairy Ireland's growth at an exciting juncture for the company. The Head of Legal Affairs will shape the legal strategy as the business continues to grow and evolve. They will act as trusted adviser to the CEO, CFO, and the Board advising them on the legal implications of decisions made by Kerry Dairy Ireland.
About the Role:
* Provide commercial and proactive advice on all legal matters to the Board of Directors, CEO, CFSO, Executive Leadership Team, Business Leaders and Function Leaders.
* Assist the Company Secretary to ensure that the Board of Directors is appropriately advised on its fiduciary duties, coordinate and facilitate board meetings, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and implement corporate governance best practices.
* Develop and lead a corporate legal strategy that supports and protects Kerry Dairy Ireland in the achievement of its strategic objectives.
* Support Kerry Dairy Ireland operations to ensure compliance with all relevant law and regulations in the regions in which it operates.
* Manage Kerry Dairy Ireland's Intellectual Property portfolio and support in the protection and optimisation of its IP assets.
Requirements:
* A high calibre commercial solicitor/barrister with minimum 10 years post-qualification experience, preferably with experience as an in-house lawyer.
* Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of business needs, being able to effectively switch between the roles of legal and commercial advisor.
* An ability to partner with the business and gain the trust and confidence of the Leadership Team and Board.
* Proven confidence and maturity to effectively deal with complex legal issues and challenging situations.
About Kerry Dairy Ireland:
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.