Posted: 16 June
The role
Manager, Legal Counsel – Office Hybrid (60% office‑based) – Leopardstown, Dublin 18
Manager, Legal Counsel – Office Hybrid (60% office‑based) in Leopardstown, Dublin 18 at ICON plc.
Responsibilities
Advising on mergers and acquisitions, investments and other strategic transactions at all stages, from performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating term sheets and transaction documentation, and supporting closing transactions and post‑closing integration.
Providing legal support on debt financing transactions, e.g., term loans, revolving credit facilities, bond issuances and ongoing advice on debt documents following completion.
Advising on and managing internal reorganisations in multiple jurisdictions, which remains ongoing in connection with ICON's 2021 acquisition of PRA Health Sciences.
Assisting with and managing other special corporate projects to completion in an efficient manner and with a team‑oriented approach.
Drafting and assisting with the preparation of related board and committee meeting materials.
Engaging and liaising with external advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
Collaborating with ICON's corporate development, finance, treasury, HR and tax teams sometimes across multiple jurisdictions.
Managing and prioritizing workload to comply with stakeholder deadlines.
Qualifications
Qualified lawyer (4–6 years PQE).
M&A, corporate and banking transaction and reorganisation experience working in‑house or for a law firm.
Self‑starter with the ability to work under their own initiative with a strong work ethic.
Strong organisational and time‑management ability.
First‑rate attention to detail.
Ability to work to deadlines, manage multiple projects and deliver under pressure to a high standard.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across business functions and communicate in a professional manner at all levels within the organization.
Good business, risk awareness and problem‑solving skills with the ability to act/think strategically, logically and commercially.
Proven team player with demonstrated analytical and communication skills.
Trustworthy, discreet and tactful while handling confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to manage external counsel across multiple jurisdictions to ensure transactional deadlines are met.
Ambition to grow within legal team over time.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Various annual leave entitlements.
Health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who support you and your family's well‑being.
Life assurance.
Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
EEO Statement
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please let us know.
Principal Corporate Counsel, Environmental Sustainability Legal Team (EMEA)
Principal Corporate Counsel for the Environmental Sustainability Legal Team (EMEA) at Cisco.
Responsibilities
Monitoring and interpreting applicable EMEA environmental sustainability regulations, standards and directives, such as ROHS, REACH, WEEE, PFAS, EPR, ESPR, CSRD, and the EU Batteries Regulation.
Driving Cisco's environmental compliance strategy and developing internal processes, policies and procedures in furtherance of that compliance strategy.
Developing and providing training and updates to key stakeholders on regulatory requirements and developments.
Collaborating with cross‑functional partners to integrate environmental sustainability compliance implementation requirements into product design and development processes.
Partnering with Cisco's Government Affairs team to help influence existing and evolving regulations.
Participating and engaging with industry associations.
Partnering with colleagues in Legal to respond to regulators and enforcement agencies, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified lawyer (LLB, JD, or equivalent) in any EU jurisdiction or the UK, with 7+ years post‑qualification experience in sustainability or related regulatory compliance fields.
In‑depth knowledge of relevant environmental sustainability regulations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English; additional European languages are an advantage.
Proven track record of working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to develop, deliver, and guide effective, efficient regulatory compliance strategies and programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong experience working in or with multinational corporations, preferably in technology sector.
Experience working with regulatory bodies and industry groups.
Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing AI‑powered tools or intelligence platforms to conduct risk assessments and enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the ability to predict and mitigate compliance risks.
Excellent skills in written/verbal communication, time management, quantitative/analytical and process documentation.
EEO Statement
Cisco is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Senior Lead Counsel – Corporate Law – Senior Vice President
Senior Lead Counsel (Proprietary M&A and Strategic Investments Legal) at Citi.
Responsibilities
Prepares, executes and advises on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures (including sell‑downs or spin‑offs), strategic joint ventures and strategic investments involving businesses or assets that are or will be integrated into Citi's management and financial reporting structure.
Responsible for legal issues and other disputes through preventative and proactive legal advice and identifying risk relating to M&A and Strategic Investment transactions.
Serves as a recognized subject matter expert to senior management or key regional management and/or primary advisor to senior business stakeholders, functional partners and the Legal Management Council.
Represents the firm internally and externally with clients, government bodies or other organisations.
Anticipates, evaluates and appropriately responds to developments in local and international laws …
Proactively identifies, evaluates, and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk …
Participates in planning and development initiatives; provides thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations.
Monitors management of complex issues and transactions; escalates necessary issues.
Advises in complex negotiations with counterparties, vendors, customers, partners, and other parties, escalating when necessary.
Qualifications
Relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services.
Banking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business.
Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyse issues and develop legal solutions.
Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organisational and relationship management skills.
Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast‑paced environment.
Bar licence or legal qualification in good standing to practice law in the United Kingdom (England and Wales).
EEO Statement
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Senior Network Contract Manager of Network Contracting
Senior Global Lead – Legal, Trade Compliance & Logistics Governance at Cognizant.
Responsibilities
Serve as definitive SME on global customs valuation, HTS classification, and multi‑jurisdictional trade agreements for proprietary technology.
Act as primary consultant to executive stakeholders on international trade law, FCPA/Anti‑Bribery mandates, and regional tax implications.
Engineer adaptive logistics and compliance processes that synchronize with regional supply/demand shifts.
Oversee specialised nuances of moving sensitive, high‑value proprietary hardware.
Lead high‑level collaboration with Legal, Finance, Tax and Engineering to institutionalise "Compliance by Design" across the global product lifecycle.
Design and execute a rigorous global audit program to proactively identify systemic gaps.
Direct a global, multi‑tiered team; foster culture of high‑agility and continuous skill evolution.
Conduct deep‑dive research into emerging market regulations to facilitate entry into new global locations.
Execute comprehensive due diligence and denied party screening in strict alignment with global legal requirements.
Orchestrate approval of high‑priority trade documentation within a strict 24‑hour global SLA.
Manage 3PL & partner governance, holding accountable third‑party logistics providers and customs brokers.
Manage global trade budgets, focusing on cost‑optimisation and mitigation of demurrage, fines or unnecessary tariffs.
Qualifications
7+ Years of Senior Leadership: Proven track record in Global Trade Compliance, specifically managing high‑value, proprietary hardware/technology across diverse geographies.
Extensive experience managing compliance operations in NORAM, LATAM, APAC, and EMEA.
University degree in Law, International Trade, Engineering, or Economics (Master's preferred).
Deep expertise in FCPA, Anti‑Bribery, Export/Import Controls (EAR/ITAR), and various Free Trade Agreements.
Experience implementing AI‑led or automated compliance tools to de‑risk operations.
Hands‑on experience with SAP Logistics and Compliance modules.
Ability to navigate emerging market logistics where regulations are fluid or undefined.
Exceptional ability to communicate complex legal/compliance risks to non‑technical executive leadership.
EEO Statement
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Manager, Finished Goods Supply Planning (Remote Ireland)
Manager, Finished Goods Supply Planning at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics.
Responsibilities
Directly manage up to 8 associates throughout the EMEA region, as well as North America.
Identify opportunities and implement plans to improve OTD and inventory.
Work with EMEA L&D to improve freight and material handling costs.
Lead large, cross‑functional groups on improvement initiatives.
Work with demand planning to create and adjust inventory plans throughout the region.
Report out group progress against KPIs.
Use the Danaher Business System to drive innovation and change.
Qualifications
Honours Bachelor's Degree (Level 8) ideally within Supply Chain with a minimum of 6 years of experience or Master's degree with 4 years of experience.
2 years of experience in direct management of multiple associates.
Experience leading associates in multiple geographies, representing multiple cultures.
Experience leading cross‑functional groups to attain common improvement goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a methodical and accurate manner.
Additional Requirements
Fluency in a second language.
APICS certification.
Travel: Ability to travel internationally or domestically 10% of the year.
Although remote, must be able to travel to the Clare site 2 to 4 times per month.
EEO Statement
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Senior Employment Legal Counsel – EMEA
Senior Employment Legal Counsel – EMEA at Bentley Systems.
Responsibilities
Provide day‑to‑day legal counseling to the HR team and business partners on a range of EMEA employment matters.
Act as the legal lead for EMEA Global Mobility.
Provide counsel on EU employment and labour law matters, including the Working Time Directive and GDPR.
Advise on and draft offer letters, employment contracts, separation/settlement agreements, and contractor/consultancy agreements across various EMEA jurisdictions.
Manage employment litigation and tribunal proceedings across EMEA.
Advise on workforce restructuring, business transfers, and collective redundancy obligations.
Develop and implement scalable employment policies, handbooks, and training programs.
Provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and post‑acquisition integration of employees.
Qualifications
Qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate from the Law Society of Ireland (or another EU jurisdiction with equivalent experience).
6+ years of substantive post‑qualification experience in employment law.
Strong grounding in EU employment law with demonstrable knowledge of national implementation across EMEA jurisdictions.
Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear, actionable advice to non‑lawyer stakeholders.
Excellent drafting and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
Desirable experience in managing immigration legalities, including work permit sponsorship and relocation compliance.
At least one year of in‑house experience within a high‑growth technology company is strongly preferred.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague well‑being through global initiatives and resource groups.
Company commitment to making a real difference by advancing the world's infrastructure for a better quality of life.
EEO Statement
Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment – EMEA
Lead Counsel, Labor and Employment – EMEA at Meta.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic employment law advice on all aspects of the employee life cycle to the People@ team across EMEA.
Partner with internal teams to build processes and playbooks for recurring employee‑related matters.
Draft and revise employment‑related agreements and policies, including offer letters, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements, employee handbooks, and other documents applicable to Meta's EMEA employees.
Support employment litigation as necessary.
Qualifications
Qualified lawyer.
Licensed to practice law in the appropriate jurisdiction.
3+ years of post‑qualification experience in labour and employment counselling.
Experience communicating legal advice and partnering with cross‑functional teams to provide practical, scalable solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimise/re‑design workflows and drive measurable impact.
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices.
In‑house legal experience in a technology company or other large, complex organisation.
Qualified lawyer in an EMEA jurisdiction.
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (duplicate).
EEO Statement
Meta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Privacy Attorney – Solstice
Privacy attorney at Solstice Advanced Materials.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders to help design and implement a fit‑for‑purpose and right‑sized privacy program for this newly formed, global, public company.
Support the design, implementation and ongoing operation of a global privacy governance program.
Advise on data processing activities, privacy‑by‑design initiatives, DPIAs, international data transfers, and vendor engagements.
Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Security, Product, HR, and other business teams across regions.
Monitor and interpret developments in global privacy laws and regulations and assess their impact on Solstice's business.
Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and incident response relating to data protection matters.
Contribute to internal policies, training and awareness programs related to data privacy and data protection.
Qualifications
Law degree from an accredited law school.
6+ years of experience practising law.
Strong working knowledge of GDPR and U.S. privacy laws.
Demonstrated experience advising on privacy matters in a commercial, business‑oriented context.
Excellent communication and drafting skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities.
Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global, cross‑functional team.
Commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong business acumen.
Outstanding communication skills, including executive level presentation skills.
Mix of law firm and in‑house experience.
Prior experience working within a matrixed, global organisation.
Experience designing or helping to set up a privacy governance program for a global company.
Familiarity with cross‑border data transfer mechanisms and international regulatory engagement.
Experience supporting technology‑driven or data‑intensive businesses.
Self‑confidence, with a strong sense of urgency and knowledge of how to overcome obstacles to get things done in a timely fashion.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
EEO Statement
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
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