The Job:
We are working alongside a government agency who are one of the most successful investment promotion agencies in the world to hire a Solicitor who will support the team in providing legal advice and assistance to the Board, Executive and team members. The position will report to Departmental Manager – Corporate Governance, Legal Services & Secretariat.
This is a 12 month contract role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting legal research;
- Drafting legal correspondence;
- Advising on and drafting a range of commercial contracts and agreements;
- Engaging with external legal panel for the provision of external legal advice, where necessary;
- Managing records etc;
- Keeping abreast of developments in the law that will be impact on the Agency;
- Involvement in litigation matters, where necessary;
- Providing training and support to the team;
- Assisting in the provision of legal advice to the Board and the Executive, including putting procedures in place to mitigate any legal risks
- Ensure that continuous learning and development is undertaken through informal and formal learning and participation in the Performance Management and Development Review Process;
Requirements:
- Candidates must be enrolled as a solicitor in the State and have at least five years relevant post-qualification experience;
- A full driving licence is essential;
- Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines;
- This role will require international & domestic travel and flexible working hours.
For a confidential discussion on this position please contact: Eoghan Dalton
090 6478108
eoghan.dalton@collinsmcnicholas.ie