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Legal Executive - Athlone / Hybrid
My client, a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical industry based in Athlone, is looking to recruit a Legal Executive to join their in-house legal team. The role reports directly to the Head of Legal and will be responsible for supporting the team in providing high-quality legal and compliance support across all areas of the business. This is a permanent role based in Ireland, commencing in Q4. Ideally 1-2 days office based and the remainder based from home, depending on location of successful candidate.
Responsibilities
* Drafting and reviewing a wide variety of commercial contracts (including distribution, partnership, services, clinical trial agreements and NDAs) and other legal documentation with suppliers, customers, service providers, business partners, and third parties.
* Assisting with contract lifecycle management, including monitoring renewals, obligations, and compliance requirements.
* Supporting corporate governance and company secretarial matters, such as CRO filings, preparation of board documentation, scheduling meetings, and tracking transaction progress and deadlines.
* Conducting legal research and preparing concise summaries on legislative and regulatory developments.
* Managing legal documentation, filing, and administration in an organised and confidential manner.
* Monitoring and interpreting new legal and regulatory developments across key markets, advising on their potential impact to the business, and ensuring internal policies and procedures remain aligned
Requirements
* Experienced with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant legal experience, ideally gained through a mix of top-tier commercial/corporate law firm and in-house roles.
* Commercially astute, with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.
* Highly knowledgeable in Irish contract law and corporate governance.
* Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Proficient in IT, including document management systems, legal research tools, and case management software.
* Capable of working independently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
* Analytical and research-driven, with the ability to interpret statutes and case law, identify legal risks, and summarise findings clearly for the in-house legal team.
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary DOE
* Pension contribution
* Healthcare allowance
* Hybrid, flexible working model
* Opportunity to work in a collaborative, commercially focused pharmaceutical environment
* Exposure to a broad range of legal and compliance matters within the life sciences sector
* Career progression and development opportunities
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Sarra Hadi
090-6478104
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Manufacturing
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