Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Salary: Negotiable

Hybrid  

An experienced solicitor is required for a senior legal counsel position within Our Client’s organisation. The successful candidate will be expected to be self-sufficient in giving legal advice and dealing with caseload. The following areas should be worked independently:

·       Litigation

·       Internal and external corporate governance & legislative compliance

·       Providing legislative

·       Providing legal advice

·       Contract review and negotiation

·       Draft/Negotiate and review of contractual agreements

·       Garda Vetting

·       Case management

·       Statute Interpretation, Legislation Monitoring and policy drafting and review

·       Liaising with external legal service providers and authorities

Key Competencies:

·       Influencing & gaining trust.

·       Stakeholder engagement.

·       Ability to assess legal risk.

·       Decision making/ judgement and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

·       Organisational & Political Awareness.

·       Problem Solving & Analysis.

·       Excellent organisational skills/ Attention to detail and the ability to meet strict

·       deadlines.

·       Ability to maintain complete confidentiality in dealing with highly sensitive information.

Qualifications:

Have a relevant degree and hold a current practice certificate issued by the Law Society

of Ireland.

Experience:

3 years+ experience in a public body/large organisation advisory role, experience of

working in a third level HEI would be an advantage.