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Associate Director, Kingsley Green Recruitment, Legal
About the Company
A well-established and fast-growing FMCG business with a strong brand presence, international operations, and a reputation for innovation, agility, and sustainability. The company is known for its collaborative culture and values-driven approach, and is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation.
The Role
We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to join our Dublin-based legal team. This is a broad and hands-on role offering exposure to a wide variety of legal matters. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to the business, working across commercial contracts, compliance, risk, corporate governance, and strategic projects.
This is an ideal opportunity for a lawyer looking to step up, take on more responsibility, and grow within a high-performing legal team at the heart of a fast-moving and dynamic organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of commercial and operational matters, including supply chain, procurement, marketing, distribution, and digital.
* Draft, review, and negotiate key commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal risk management.
* Support the business on regulatory compliance across areas such as food law, advertising, data protection (GDPR), competition law, and sustainability.
* Advise on corporate governance, risk mitigation, and internal policy development.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. marketing, procurement, finance, HR) to provide timely and pragmatic legal support.
* Assist with M&A activity, strategic initiatives, and internal investigations as needed.
* Work closely with the Head of Legal and support junior members of the team where appropriate.
* Engage with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies when required.
About You
* Qualified solicitor (Ireland) with 5–8 years’ PQE ideally gained in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team.
* Strong commercial contracts experience is essential; FMCG or regulated sector experience is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal issues and influence non-legal stakeholders.
* Pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and comfortable balancing risk with commercial realities.
* Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment; adaptable and proactive.
* Interested in working in a collaborative, down-to-earth team that values integrity, innovation, and impact.
* A growth mindset with ambition to take on more responsibility and progress within the organisation.
What’s on Offer
* A broad and varied role with real influence and visibility across the business
* Opportunities for progression and development within a high-performing legal function
* A values-led, inclusive culture where collaboration and trust are central
* Hybrid working and a competitive benefits package
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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