With the management and support of ARI’s General Counsel (into which this role will report), this role will be part of a team that supports ARI’s ever-growing international business, together with its business in Ireland. This is an extremely broad and general role, enabling you to develop knowledge, experience, and skills in many other areas of law (both domestic and international). You will be comfortable working with complex corporate structures, international laws & regulations, and have a keen interest in continuous process improvement and service delivery with respect to the provision of legal support/advice. You will be part of a legal team in ARI that is solutions focussed, commercial in approach and collaborative in nature.
* Minimum of 6+ years’ post qualification experience as a solicitor, preferably in-house, or alternatively with a large/medium size firm;
* General Commercial, Corporate and/or Corporate Finance background essential;
* Extensive experience in reviewing and drafting commercial contracts is also essential;
* Experience in advising in respect of consumer law, data protection, technology and digital is preferable;
* Demonstrate a pro-active and commercial approach in identifying solutions and mitigating risk in a manner which supports business objectives;
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills;
* Demonstrate the ability to proactively upskill in areas of new laws that impact ARI’s business across its global operations;
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with an ability to work well with cross-functional teams;
* Ability to work independently while understanding the importance of teamwork;
* Enjoys working in fast paced, global organisation with an ability to adapt, continuously learn and have fun;
* Committed to company values.
* Providing high quality, high impact legal support to ARI’s global operations
* Commercial: Reviewing, drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts such as brand/supplier agreements, concession agreements, supply of services/goods agreements, consultancy agreement, website terms and conditions, NDA/confidentiality agreements;
* Corporate: Reviewing, drafting and negotiation of complex legal agreements such as joint venture agreements, subscription agreements, shareholder agreements, services agreements, supply agreements, consultancy agreements etc.
* Supporting ARI’s Business Development Team in their various strategic initiatives, which involves the drafting/negotiation of strategic partnership agreements, MOU’s, Term Sheets, NDAs, as well as extensive involvement in supporting ARI in bids for new business.
* Identifying and advising on legal and commercial risks and recommending mitigation strategies which align with the commercial objectives;
* Supporting the development of a legal compliance strategy for the ARI Group;
* Collaboration with senior stakeholders within the ARI Executive Team, daa, and wider teams and colleagues across the business and overseas;
* Instructing and managing external counsel, where necessary;
* Leading the continuous improvement of template and standard form agreements and of legal processes; and
* Counsel and support to cross-functional colleagues on company policies, compliance matters, legal issues, and risk tolerance.
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