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What is the opportunity?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of expert lawyers in supporting New Ireland Assurance and related entities which are all members of the Bank of Ireland Group. The role will allow you to provide input to key strategic decisions of New Ireland Assurance and to grow and practice your expertise in insurance and pensions law. You will also be a member of Bank of Ireland's Group Legal Services (GLS) management team, which supports the General Counsel in setting and delivering the Group's legal strategy.
In this role, you will
* Provide expert legal advice and constructive challenge to senior management on corporate, commercial and consumer law matters, policies and procedures, products and general business and change initiatives pertinent to New Ireland Assurance and its related business units.
* Develop and promote legal strategy in a manner consistent with business strategy.
* Plan and manage day‑to‑day operations of the team.
* Lead and develop a team of four legal professionals and two legal assistants.
* Anticipate, assess and report on legal risks.
* Monitor and report on legal and regulatory developments.
* Negotiate, draft and review material legal contracts governing arrangements such as outsourcing, investment management services, custodial services, agency management and risk and financial reinsurance.
* Collaborate with Compliance to promote a strong compliance culture and participate in the activities of the wider GLS Management Team.
* Resolve disputes, including managing contentious complaints and claims and a small litigation portfolio.
* Handle financial outcomes and costs associated with the legal team.
What will make you stand out?
You will have demonstrated capability to address complex legal and regulatory issues relevant to insurance and investment products, ideally from a law firm or financial services firm advising on insurance and investment contexts. Strong leadership skills and the ability to empower and mentor a team and colleagues in GLS to meet GLS objectives are essential. Awareness of the insurance and pensions industry in Ireland, including regulatory matters, and the ability to exercise commercial judgement and constructively challenge business owners are required. Excellent management experience, particularly in simplifying processes and leading constructive change, is also expected.
Technical areas required
* The law concerning life assurance, insurance intermediary activities, insurance based investment products and pensions in Ireland.
Essential qualifications
Irish qualified lawyer with extensive commercial experience in a commercial/in‑house environment.
More about the team
Group Legal Services (GLS) provides a wide range of significant transactional and advisory services to the Bank of Ireland Group and assists business in the identification and management of legal risk. The function has a Group‑wide remit and reports to the Group Executive Committee. This is a hybrid role based in Baggot Plaza, Dublin 4. Colleagues are typically expected to work a minimum of 8 days per month in‑person to support teamwork and connection.
Why work with us?
The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work‑life balance with flexible working, 25 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family benefits include 6 months paid maternity leave, a fertility and surrogacy policy, and support for working parents. Well‑being is supported through an employee assistance programme, WebDoctor, and financial wellbeing coaches. We encourage staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to enhance careers.
Flexible working matching promise
We recognise the importance of flexible working arrangements and will endeavour to match your existing arrangements wherever possible.
Key competencies
* Customer Focused - Leader
* Better together - Leader
* Be Decisive - Leader
* Take Ownership - Leader
* Manage Risk - Leader
We're on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. Reasonable accommodations are provided throughout the recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation, please complete the accommodation form and a member of our recruitment team will contact you.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries
Banking
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