At Three, we've taken a different approach since day one. We're Ireland's largest mobile telecommunications provider with 48.4% market share and we handle nearly half of all mobile data traffic. Our goal is to grow our business further by creating an operating model that combines technology and business in agile end-to-end accountable units empowered to deliver quickly.
About the Role
We're seeking a General Counsel who will be a member of our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The General Counsel will provide expert legal and regulatory advice, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and mitigate key legal risks while leading our legal and regulatory team.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement strategies for Legal and Regulatory Compliance for Three Ireland, including advising the ELT on strategic legal and regulatory risks impacting the wider business.
* Oversee critical legal activities across all functions, including commercial negotiations and contracts, IP, litigation, strategic alliances and partnerships, network supply agreements, and outsourcing contracts.
* Direct the development and implementation of Three Ireland's compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with all relevant laws and regulations applying to our business.
* Advise on and influence the evolving regulatory landscape and manage regulatory risks impacting Three Ireland related to policy initiatives by ComReg, Data Protection Commission, and Coimisin na Men.
* Jointly accountable for business-wide direction and strategy, advising on corporate governance matters, maintaining the company's statutory books, and arranging meetings of the directors.
Requirements
* Experience as a senior legal/regulatory advisor (ideally in a General Counsel or equivalent capacity) for a large telecommunications or technology company.
* Significant experience working closely with executive-level stakeholders.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies governing the telecoms sector.
* Strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and operational risks facing telecoms companies and strategies for mitigation.
* Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
* Familiarity with best practices in corporate governance.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, pension contribution, flexible working arrangements, and access to learning and development tools. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates who reflect our customer base.