Overview
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An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal and Governance Director to join a leading organisation based in Dublin with flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Responsibilities
* Play a central role in shaping legal strategy and governance for one of Ireland’s leading sports organisations, directly impacting the future of sports.
* Serve as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team by contributing to strategic direction and operational priorities across all business functions.
* Provide timely, accurate, and cost-effective legal and regulatory advice to ensure organisational compliance with statutory requirements and international regulations.
* Oversee the legal department including legal counsel, disciplinary control unit, safeguarding functions, child welfare initiatives, club licensing team, and external contractors.
* Act as Data Protection Officer by ensuring full compliance with GDPR and related data privacy laws while managing all aspects of data protection within the organisation.
* Lead on complex legal matters relating to major events, commercial contracts negotiation and review, employment law issues, conveyancing transactions, litigation management, and brand or intellectual property protection.
* Serve as Company Secretary or manage through third-party providers to ensure compliance with company law while supporting good governance practices throughout the organisation.
* Provide secretariat services for the Board and its Committees including agenda preparation, minute-taking responsibilities, action tracking processes, and regulatory compliance oversight.
* Plan and manage General Assembly meetings such as AGMs or EGMs as well as director elections in coordination with relevant Chambers to ensure smooth execution of governance activities.
* Draft and update essential governance documentation including Constitution updates, Regulations amendments, Committee Terms of Reference revisions while supporting cascade of best practice initiatives.
* Design and implement enterprise risk management frameworks by maintaining risk registers; lead compliance initiatives; identify legislative changes; handle insurance notifications; collaborate on regulatory hearings; interpret rules; resolve disputes; promote adherence to policies; build relationships with external partners.
What You Bring
* A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within a highly regulated environment where you have demonstrated expertise in corporate governance frameworks.
* Qualified solicitor or barrister (Ireland/England/Wales/Northern Ireland) holding an LLB or BCL degree plus at least 5 years post-qualification experience; membership of Law Society of Ireland required.
* Additional certification in compliance (e.g., CIPP/E), data protection or risk management (e.g., IRM/ISO 31000) is highly desirable for this position.
* In-depth knowledge of Irish corporate law combined with practical understanding of sports governance frameworks at both national and international levels.
* Exceptional written/verbal communication skills enabling you to influence senior stakeholders discreetly while handling confidential information professionally.
* Demonstrated leadership abilities including motivating teams towards shared goals; managing performance effectively; delivering respected governance advice under pressure.
* Experience representing organisations before regulators/external authorities coupled with political astuteness necessary for navigating complex environments successfully.
* Outstanding organisational skills marked by attention to detail when managing sensitive material or drafting key documentation such as constitutions/regulations/terms of reference.
What’s Next
Apply today by clicking on the link provided.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Additional Context
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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