Legal Counsel (12-Month FTC) – Bright, Co. Meath - Ireland
Keane McDonald is delighted to partner exclusively with Bright, a leading provider of innovative software for accounting, payroll, tax and practice management. Bright is seeking a motivated
Legal Counsel
to join their team on a 12-month interim basis to cover maternity leave. This role offers excellent in-house experience within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
As Legal Counsel, you will provide commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of areas, with particular emphasis on mergers & acquisitions and drafting/negotiating commercial contracts. You will also support governance, compliance and risk management activities, while working closely with the executive team and internal departments such as HR. Key duties include:
* Advise on governance, policies, compliance and corporate matters
* Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements
* Maintain and update contract templates and legal documentation
* Support data privacy, employment law and risk management issues
* Liaise with external counsel as required
The ideal person
* Qualified in Ireland or the UK, with the ability to advise across both jurisdictions
* Corporate/commercial law experience - M&A, SaaS/software and data privacy (GDPR) exposure is advantageous
* Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver clear, practical advice
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, innovative company that values contribution and collaboration.
If you are interested, please contact Mared Roberts on or
Absolute discretion is assured.
All direct applications with be sent to Keane McDonald for vetting.
Keane McDonald and Bright support diversity and inclusion.