Our client, a fast-paced, innovative medical technology company based in North Dublin, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel who will be the primary point of contact for all legal matters in the business. The company is focused on product development, pivotal trial rollout and business development roadmap (acquisition / IPO).
Primary Objectives
* The protection of our Intellectual Property and the ability to demonstrate same
* Provide legal support for the successful rollout and oversight of the company’s clinical trial programme
* Ensure we are due diligence ready for investors / acquirors and support the business in preparing for and executing the next round of fundraising
Key Responsibilities
* Liaise with external counsel to provide guidance at an expert level in a timely and responsive fashion.
* Oversee the management of the company’s IP portfolio and budget, collaborating with external patent counsel and consultants and internal subject matter experts to manage filings and internal responses.
* Provide a high degree of skill in drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalising all forms of agreement including NDAs, supplier / service agreements, consultancy agreements and employment contracts. This is a critical area of responsibility.
* Ensure contracts align with the company’s IP objectives and safeguard its IP rights.
* Coordinate legal aspects of the company’s share award programme in collaboration with the Finance team.
* Collaborate with Finance on CoSec activities including Annual Return, AGMs, EGMs etc.
* Support HR function to review and update HR policies as required.
* Responsible for management, mentoring and onboarding of any additional legal staff that may be engaged as the business grows.
* Responsibility for data protection, cyber security and AI issues
* Any additional legal matters that may arise
Key Requirements
* Solicitor with 4 years + PQE, experience in a corporate/ commercial department of a leading Irish or UK firm or relevant in-house experience in a technology or life science company
* Knowledge of privacy and data protection
* Experience / understanding of the patenting process
* Driven, self-motivated and a quick learner
* Excellent interpersonal skills with strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
* Proven organisational and management skills to enable efficient coordination of internal and external resources
* Ability and willingness to move between strategic and operational activities
* Ability to work independently without daily supervision
* Exercises sound judgment and decision making
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proven ability to work in a busy environment where multi-tasking is required
* Ability to meet deadlines and achieve goals
* Flexible to help meet the needs of the business
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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