The Role
PE Global are recruiting for a Legal Counsel for our cloud-based software client based in Dublin CC. This is an initial 6-month contract role with hybrid working options.
We are expanding our EMEA Go to Market Legal team and are looking for a talented commercial lawyer to join us at the forefront of providing innovative and effective legal advice. We are looking for a lawyer with experience in the commercial IT (software or technology) sector, in-house or private practice, to be based from our Dublin EMEA Headquarters.
Job Responsibilities
* The position will work closely with legal counsel in different geographies to support our growing sales and services teams across four sales regions in EMEA.
* You will effectively partner with various sales-focused groups, including deals management and sales and contracts operations, as well as manage external legal counsel to deliver high levels of customer service.
* Identify and analyze legal risks of varying scope; counsel and advocate regarding such risk; use good judgment and effective techniques to reach solutions with minimal guidance.
* Maintain meticulous attention to detail and manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
Education and Experience
* A European law degree or relevant professional legal qualification, with a preference for a dual qualified lawyer.
* 2-5 years post qualification experience with a top-tier law firm and/or in-house position.
* Strong experience in negotiating commercial contracts and technology transactions.
* Experience in European data protection and privacy legislation, with a preference for CIPP certification.
* International commercial experience.
* Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills, preferably with cloud and enterprise software agreements. Skilled at persuasion with the ability to advocate for the business.
* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create and sustain lasting relationships with customers and management.
* Ability to deliver in a demanding and entrepreneurial environment in a timely manner.
* A strong team player who can work well with colleagues in finance, sales, and other functions.
* Demonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the company.
* Strong leadership ability, proactive, trouble shooter with good organisational skills.
* Open and honest in communications with all stakeholders – legal colleagues, management, customers, auditors, regulators, and others.
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to aisling.oleary@peglobal.net.
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.***
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