Executive Legal Counsel

The Role

PE Global are recruiting for an Executive Legal Counsel for our energy client based in Dublin CC. This is a 13- month contract role, with hybrid working options.

Job Responsibilities

• Sit in the Governance and Procurement Department within Corporate Services Directorate and will report to Senior Legal Counsel
• Primarily focused on providing legal advice across departments on areas such as administrative, regulatory and contract law.
• Be at the forefront of the sustainability landscape in Ireland and to make a significant contribution to the delivery of legal services in a dynamic organisation with a wide range of functions.
• Deal with and have opportunities to gain experience of other areas of law which impact the company, including public procurement, State aid, data protection and Freedom of Information law and practice.
• Provide professional services and/or advice to operational teams on matters impacting SEAI’s programmes.

Education and Experience

• Candidates must have been called to the Bar in the State and entered on the Roll of Practising Barristers maintained by the LSRA or have been admitted and be currently enrolled as a solicitor in the State.
• Minimum of four years’ relevant post-qualification experience as a solicitor or barrister, or as in-house counsel.
• Experience of advising on administrative and public law, regulatory law, commercial, or corporate law transactions.
• A proven track record managing a diverse case load and meeting deadlines.
• Proven experience of excellent report writing and high standard of general written and oral communication skills.
• Oral and written fluency in the English language.

• Evidence of knowledge and understanding of relevant Irish legislation and European Law.
• Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the GDPR and privacy law.
• Strong proactive approach to achieving results, including managing scope, time, risk assessment, cost, and quality.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up-to-date CV aisling.oleary@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland****