Company: Irish Life Group Services Limited
Full Time 12 month Fixed Term Contract position Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices What we offer We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.
We are looking for a Litigation Solicitor to join our legal team on a 12-month contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of experienced litigators who are a key part of the Irish Life legal team providing support to several diverse businesses across the Irish Life Group.
Applying your education, practical experience and business knowledge, you will add value by providing key legal services and supporting all aspects of the litigation practice.
You will focus on a wide range of life, health and risk related insurance work, along with a variety of other issues that arise in a large life assurance company.
You will be a key member of a legal team that provides practical and timely legal support to our business divisions on legal disputes and a range of other legal issues.
We would consider a part-time candidate with the right experience.
What you will help us to achieve Management of a varied caseload of litigation files; Providing timely advice, opinions and support to our business partners on litigation and pre-litigation matters, including data access requests and other data related queries; Attending on discoveries, mediations, settlements and court appearances; Instructing and managing Counsel, drafting of pleadings, briefs and other court documentation; Contributing to strategic projects that support the businesses that we support and the development of the litigation function; Participating and contributing to team and business partner meetings.
What you will need to be successful in the role Qualified in Ireland as a Solicitor and have at least 4 years PQE in litigation, preferably including insurance defence litigation; Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present issues with clarity to key stakeholders and/or senior management; Strong drafting, legal and communication skills with a practical solution-oriented approach and the ability to use clear, plain language; Excellent judgment with the ability to identify key issues and provide an independent view to management in a clear and practical manner; Thorough understanding and up-to-date knowledge of court procedures; Ability to work as part of a team and to independently manage own workload, with well-developed organisational and time management skills, and to handle changing and competing priorities; Motivated self-starter with ability to work productively under pressure and deliver business results in a busy fast-paced environment; Strong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro, matter management and document management software); Excellent interpersonal and client services skills; professional and positive demeanour.
About us Irish Life is one of Ireland's largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets.
We are one of Ireland's leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers.
For over 80 years, we've been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance.
It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.
We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people.
The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.
Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer.
We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued.
We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.
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