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In-House Counsel

  • Sector: HR
  • Contact Email: jessica.kennedy@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 23661

Due to continued growth and expansion, our client is seeking to hire an experienced In-House Counsel to join their team in Kilkenny.

The successful candidate will be a key member of our team responsible for managing and executing an array of business critical legal compliance related activities. Working closely with our specialist, support, Practice teams, and our external legal team to provide vital legal expertise.


Key Responsibilities:

Employment

  • Providing pragmatic counselling and support to our HR Team and the business on all aspects of day-to-day employment issues.

  • Drafting and reviewing employment-related documents, contracts, policies, and correspondence. Proactively identifying and assessing legal risks and opportunities.

  • Providing support for corporate transactions, including due diligence related to employment matters

Data Protection

  • Overseeing the Data Protection Governance Framework to support compliance with applicable data protection laws including the GDPR.

  • Informing and advising the business on its obligations under data protection laws, as they impact its activities across business units including marketing, customer services, HR.

  • Participating in new business projects and initiatives to ensure that relevant privacy and data protection considerations and resulting risks form core parts of all strategic planning discussions, and decisions.

  • Working closely with business units in reviewing and signing off Data Protection Impact Assessments, Data Transfer Risk Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments, and other privacy risk assessments and agreeing appropriate mitigating actions with product owners.

Risk and Compliance

  • Drafting and reviewing Non-Disclosure Agreements.

  • Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements including software agreements.

  • Anti-Money laundering.

  • Ethical Walls and Information Barriers.

  • Monitoring developments in non-financial regulatory matters.

Commercial Property

  • Oversee all aspects of commercial property transactions, from acquisitions and disposals to lease agreements and property management.

  • Provide legal counsel on property law matters, offering advice on complex transactions, planning, and development projects.

  • Review and draft property contracts, licenses, and related legal documents.

  • Manage and mitigate risks related to property holdings, ensuring efficient handling of disputes and liaising with external counsel where needed.

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Lead the legal review process for M&A transactions, providing strategic insight and oversight on legal risks, structures, and documentation.

  • Conduct thorough due diligence on potential acquisitions, identifying and addressing legal and compliance issues.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align M&A initiatives with business objectives and ensure seamless integration.

Ideal Candidate will be:

  • Energetic with the highest standard of integrity.

  •  Creative with a solutions driven approach.

  • A team player with a growth mindset and a commitment to excellence.

  • Hold a suitable legal qualification – ideally a qualified Solicitor with an interest in HR

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Jessica Kennedy

jessica.kennedy@collinsmcnicholas.ie

021 2427110