Legal Counsel

Your new company
Hays are currently working with a leading multinational construction and manufacturing company to recruit for an exciting Legal Counsel opportunity based in their Dublin offices.
Your new role
In your new role, as Legal Counsel, you will run the legal department in Ireland, working alongside the central legal team based in London, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving the company's strategic objectives and maximising returns. Reporting to both the CEO and Regional Legal Director, you'll navigate a diverse legal landscape, from corporate restructuring to M&A activities, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal support across corporate, commercial, competition, procurement, compliance, and construction areas.
• Manage corporate matters including restructuring, establishing new entities, and regulatory issues (permits, licences).
• Assist the Regional Legal Director with relevant activities.
• Draft and review company policies, procedures, and complex contracts.
• Offer bespoke legal advice and training to commercial teams. Providing guidance and support for the wider company as necessary.

What you'll need to succeed
Essential Criteria:

• A qualified solicitor or equivalent (minimum 5 PQE) demonstrable in- house/ private practice experience.
• Self-starter.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstration of continuous professional development.
• Demonstrable experience of either leading a team or working on individual projects.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of insurance and/or procurement or a similar industry.
• French language reading, writing and communication skills.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company that truly values and supports its employees. Enjoy a hybrid working policy, competitive benefits, and a dynamic team environment. Benefit from bonus schemes and seize the chance to shine alongside an established legal team. This is your opportunity to grow your career and make a significant impact.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Kaitlin Haynes now on If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers, which can be found at hays.co.uk.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk