Overview
Ornua is a dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of €3.4 billion. Ornua has a strong global team of 2,900 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 13 production facilities.
The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands, including Kerrygold, Kerrygold Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO milk powders. Ornua Foods UK has a state-of-the-art cheese packing facility based in Leek, Staffordshire. It is the UK’s largest supplier of pre-packed hard cheese, supplying major UK food retailers, as well as wholesale, convenience and foodservice sectors.
Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies. Ornua Ingredients Europe, headquartered in Nantwich, Cheshire, and supported by a processing and NPD facility in Spain, is a leading supplier of innovative, high quality and nutritious cheese to leading food manufacturing, food service and QSR customers.
At Ornua, their co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how they do business. As a company, Ornua cares passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by an ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy.
Role Overview
Ornua has an exciting opportunity for a 5+ years post qualification experienced Lawyer to join Ornua's dynamic, innovative and growing business. You will work collaboratively with the global legal team and Ornua colleagues to manage legal matters that arise within Ornua including foreseeing and managing risk, supporting innovation, advising on marketing claims, implementing contracts and navigating legal challenges. As part of this role, you will engage directly with senior collaborators, and delivering strategic, risk-aware legal solutions. This role offers an interesting and varied workload, autonomy and the opportunity to make an impact.
Key areas of responsibility
* You will work closely with business colleagues in Ornua Foods UK and Ornua Ingredients Europe to achieve their commercial goals in a compliant and responsible way.
* Advise (in collaboration with regulatory and IP colleagues) on innovation and marketing activities, including product claims reviews.
* Draft, review, and negotiate global and regional commercial agreements for sales, distribution, sponsorship and the purchasing of goods and services (media/advertising agencies, professional services, ingredients, logistics, digital).
* Proactively identify legal risks and emerging legislation, particularly those impacting Ornua Foods UK and Ornua Ingredients Europe and help colleagues navigate them by providing effective and practical solutions. Work across functions to implement the required practices, policies, and good governance.
* Develop and implement (as part of the wider legal team) compliance initiatives (e.g. sustainability, data privacy, competition law, anti-bribery, cyber security).
* Manage dispute resolution, litigation and settlement negotiations (with external support where required).
Experience and qualifications
The right candidate will:
* Have at least 5 years of relevant legal experience with a strong emphasis on commercial contracts and marketing compliance. Experience in an in-house role in a fast-moving consumer goods food or beverage industry is preferred.
* Be a motivated self-starter who can work autonomously, have an appetite for learning and mastering new legal issues quickly and the ability to manage a diverse workload.
* Be commercially minded, with the ability to understand commercial objectives, anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise and identify practical risk-based solutions.
* Be able to coordinate and work collaboratively with business partners, such as marketing, innovation, procurement, sustainability.
* Have strong communication and influencing skills; with the ability to communicate clear and practical advice.
Dynamic Working
Ornua has a Dynamic Working policy in place which facilitates flexible hours and hybrid working. Ornua's in-office policy is to be in the office three days a week. This position can be based in Ornua's Dublin or Leek, UK offices. If based in Dublin, regular travel to Leek facility will be required.
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