About Ifac:
Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, and agribusiness sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms.
Our Purpose:
Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive.
Our Ambition:
The Role
We are seeking a talented In-house counsel to guide our teams and ensure legal compliance across a variety of high impact projects. This role comes with flexible/remote working options.
Key Responsibilities:
* Employment:
o Providing pragmatic counselling and support to our HR Team and the business on all aspects of day-to-day employment issues.
o Drafting and reviewing employment-related documents, contracts, policies, and correspondence.
o Proactively identifying and assessing legal risks and opportunities.
* Data Protection:
o Overseeing the Data Protection Governance Framework to support compliance with applicable data protection laws including the GDPR.
o Informing and advising the business on its obligations under data protection laws, as they impact its activities across business units including marketing, customer services, HR.
o Implementing and monitoring data protection policies and procedures.
* Risk and Compliance:
o Promoting best practice in the area of risk and compliance, which will include, but not be limited to Engagement Letters and Terms of Business.
o Drafting and reviewing Non-Disclosure Agreements.
o Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements including software agreements.
* Commercial Property:
o Oversee all aspects of commercial property transactions, from acquisitions and disposals to lease agreements and property management.
o Provide legal counsel on property law matters, offering advice on complex transactions, planning, and development projects.
* Mergers & Acquisitions:
o Lead the legal review process for M&A transactions, providing strategic insight and oversight on legal risks, structures, and documentation.
o Conduct thorough due diligence on potential acquisitions, identifying and addressing legal and compliance issues.
Rewards:
Our In-House Counsel's package will include;
* Market-leading salary
* Performance related bonus
* Remote working
* Substantial employer pension contribution
* Paid mobile phone
* Paid professional subscriptions
* CPD allowance
* Continuous training and development