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Regulatory Lawyer - Data Protection and Consumer Law, Dublin City Centre Location: Dublin City Centre, Ireland
Job Category: Legal Services
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Job Description: Our client is a well-established Dublin-based practice experiencing steady growth and expansion.
Known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, the firm offers a collaborative, supportive environment designed to foster career development.
Serving a diverse mix of clients across various sectors, including telecoms, technology, construction, energy, transport, life sciences, healthcare, hospitality, financial services, and FMCG, the firm provides expert legal services to both public and private sector entities, as well as domestic and international clients.
The firm's growing Regulatory & Information team is seeking a Solicitor with a genuine interest in regulatory law and information law, particularly in data protection and Freedom of Information (FOI).
This role offers the chance to work across a range of exciting, high-profile matters, advising both public and private sector clients on complex regulatory and compliance issues.
As part of this team, the successful candidate will gain exposure to various areas, including:
Providing contentious and non-contentious regulatory advice across a broad range of disciplines, including food law, health and safety law, consumer law, state aid law, and information law.
Handling investigations, administrative law matters, and ensuring compliance with fair procedures.
Offering legislative interpretation and advisory services.
Advising clients on data breaches and responding to inquiries from the Data Protection Commission.
Offering guidance on cyber-attacks and advising clients on privacy, data protection, and GDPR matters.
Advising on Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and Access to Information on the Environment (AIE).
Conducting gap analysis, risk assessments, and data protection impact assessments.
Providing ongoing support to other business units and delivering client training as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in Ireland or the UK 5+ years of experience in regulatory advisory work, with a particular interest in data protection law.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to tailor legal advice to meet client needs.
Excellent technical, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues for clients.
Strong legal research and analytical skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent organizational, financial, and time management skills.
A high level of motivation and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
In-depth knowledge and expertise in public administrative law and data protection law.
Contributing to the firm's knowledge-sharing culture by sharing insights and learnings with colleagues.
Committed to maintaining a high level of technical competence in regulatory law.
Ensuring adherence to the firm's policies and procedures, and supporting the firm's risk management initiatives.
Complying with file review and closure processes and maintaining awareness of professional risk issues.
Supporting the firm's implementation of its LEXCEL System and compliance with information security protocols.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious solicitor to join a growing and dynamic team within a leading law firm.
If you have a passion for regulatory law and want to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking practice, we encourage you to apply.
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