Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Management Level
Senior Manager
Job Description & Summary
PwC Ireland is seeking an experienced Commercial lawyer to work in its Office of General Counsel ("OGC") team, to support the continued growth of our Irish business, primarily in the consulting, technology, and managed services space. Our technology practice has grown significantly over the past few years and we anticipate this continuing and increasing into the future.
You will have at least 6 years' experience in
providing
commercial legal advice,
preferably
within an in-house environment or within law firms, ideally working with clients
similar to
PwC or its competitors. You will also have excellent communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships and the capability to
determine
strategy and influence negotiations in an innovative business environment.
The work is demanding
and varied
, and no day will be the same. You will be able to assimilate information quickly, get to the heart of a deal and
advise
the business not just on the legal and commercial aspects of any given deal, but on the
project as a whole
. You will work closely with engagement delivery teams, you will have direct access to our clients and their legal
teams
and you will act as the face of PwC in
negotiations
. The existing
OGC
team is highly valued by the
business
and are very much seen as business enablers
,
always
retaining
a commercial focus
.
The Irish OGC team is led by the General Counsel, who is a member of the Firm Leadership Team,
and also
consists of four other Legal Counsel who you will work alongside. The existing team is
an experienced, well
established
and supportive group of professionals, who are highly regarded by and well networked to the business, and who have strong relationships with a wide range of senior professionals in the organisation
.
Whilst this role has a technology focus,
OGC works as one team, with no
definitive
clear
cut
division of specialities, which means that the successful candidate will
also
be exposed to a broad variety of in- house matters, giving them the opportunity to develop new areas of legal
expertise
.
The individual appointed to this role will report to the
OGC Director
.
The successful candidate will have access to the broad range of training and developmental opportunities available to staff at PwC and will come into a defined career structure.
Key responsibilities include:
* Independently negotiating,
managing
and running complex contract negotiations on behalf of OGC to include
n
on standard
/
client contracts, public body contracts, and global framework agreements, MSAs or other multi territory contracts;
* Negotiating commercial contracts with a specific focus on technology implementation contracts and/or managed service
s
, outsourcing and other commercial and IT related contracts;
* Be the OGC point of contact and lead OGC contracts lawyer for
technology
contracting for the Firm
;
* Advise on data protection law and review and negotiate data protection terms in both client and
supplier
agreements;
* Work in collaboration
with the wider PwC network as
r
equired
on cross border deals
including Global Framework Agreements and Master Services Agreements.
* Take
responsibility
for managing and creating new precedents and guidance notes for use throughout PwC's business.
* K
eep abreast of changes in current law and regulations
in order to
keep the business up to date.
* W
ork closely with the other members of the OGC team
but
have the capacity and
expertise
necessary to
work independently while managing a diverse and heavy workload.
Key requirements for the role:
* Detailed knowledge of Irish Law, at least 6 years' PQE (or equivalent); top tier law firm experience or time spent working in-house an advantage;
* Proven experience in commercial contracts negotiation
with a specific focus on
t
echnology implementation contracts and/or managed service, outsourcing and other commercial and IT related
contracts
a strong advantage
;
* Experience in handling topics such as privacy and data protection law is an advantage but not a requirement
;
* Strong drafting skills;
* Ability to handle complex negotiations using sound judgment to ensure that the firm's best interests are served;
* Ability to appreciate the wider reputational,
commercial
and business aspects of each deal;
* Ability to adapt and to be open minded and innovative;
* Sound judgment and
well developed
influencing skills, together with the confidence
and experience
to work with senior management across th
e business; and
* A
n ability to build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor to the
business
Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland
W
e believe that challenges are better solved together
We're
inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology,
you'll
be a part of amazing teams
encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact.
This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.
**Enjoy PwC's
perks**
We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help
you
thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at
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Being appreciated for being you
Our most
valuable asset
is our
people
and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity
employer
and we value diversity. We do not discriminate
on the basis of
race, religion,
color
, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
.
We believe this so much that we have signed up for the
Business in the Community Elevate Pledge
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You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at
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Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply,
we'd
love to hear from you
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to
participate
in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please
email us
for more information.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Articles of Incorporation, Client Counseling, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Commercial Policy, Commercial Transactions, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Complying With Regulations, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contract Writing, Corporate Compliance Programs, Corporate Counseling, Corporate Finance, Corporate Litigations, Corporate Structuring, Corporate Transactions, Creativity {+ 46 more}
Desired Languages
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Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
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