Legal Counsel - 4 or 5 days per week (excellent work-life balance)

Legal Counsel - 4 or 5 day p/w option 
Are you an experienced Legal Counsel with a commercial mindset and a keen interest in working on a commercial legal team?
Our client, a leading global innovator, is looking for a commercially-minded lawyer to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic legal guidance in a dynamic environment, with a flexible 4- or 5-day work week and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

This will suit Lawyers with at least 4 years pqe (or more!) with broad experience, in particular around commercial contracts, drafting and review, horizon scanning (legislative changes etc), legal advisory around new innovations.

Key responsibilities:

•    Innovate & Protect: Partner with our innovation and marketing teams to provide strategic legal advice on new products and campaigns, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
•    Drive Commercial Success: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including those for sales, distribution, and procurement, to support our business objectives.
•    Manage Risk: Proactively identify and assess emerging legal risks, offering practical, risk-based solutions to navigate a complex legal landscape.
•    Champion Compliance: Help us maintain our strong ethical standards by supporting the implementation of key compliance initiatives, with a focus on areas like data privacy and anti-bribery.
•    Resolve Disputes: Manage litigation and dispute resolution, working collaboratively with external counsel when needed to achieve favorable outcomes.

Who We're Looking For
•    A qualified legal professional with at least 4 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
•    A strong background in commercial contracts 
•    An individual with strong commercial acumen who can provide solutions, not just identify problems.
•    Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with non-legal business teams.
•    A self-starter who is comfortable working autonomously, managing a diverse workload, and quickly adapting to new challenges.

This role is perfect for a commercially-minded lawyer who wants to make a real impact on a global business while enjoying a flexible and balanced work schedule.

Key points to note:
•    Hybrid working - This role requires 3 days per week in the Dublin office and 2 days remote (2:2 for a 4 day p/w role)
•    Travel - Once per month, you will need to travel to the UK (for 1-2 days)
•    Reporting line – This role reports to the Head of Legal and joins a team of 3 other lawyer

Please get in touch with Sarah Kelly, Partner, The Panel, to discuss.