Legal Counsel - Commercial

• Advising on, drafting and negotiating client contracts, such as engagement agreements Master Services Agreements and Global Framework Agreements with our clients as well as other complex contractual arrangements pursuant to which we provide an ever more diverse range of services

• Technology, Software and Licensing agreements

• Advising on intellectual property matters

• Subcontracts, where EY is subcontractor

• Collaboration agreements

• Managed services and outsourcing agreements

• Government and public sector agreements

• Advising on tenders and RFP responses

• Advising on, drafting and negotiating contracts with suppliers

• Advising on data privacy, AI, DORA and regulatory matters.

• Providing legal advice to the firm’s service lines and its other internal support functions such as real estate and facilities, procurement, finance, HR, IT, knowledge and marketing, providing training and guidance to service line colleagues on legal and contractual issues, developing contract templates, policies and guidance and the opportunity to be the legal lead on firm-wide projects.

The successful candidate will have:

• An excellent academic record.

• Strong team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.

• A self-starter, adept at responding promptly/juggling deadlines who actively looks to build relationships based on trust and confidence.

• Demonstrable commitment to the attributes of our highest performing teams – focus on results, accepts accountability, committed, embraces healthy conflict, builds trust.

• Keeps calm and copes well with conflicting and ever-changing deadlines.

• Ability to lead, provide a view, take responsibility and ownership of issues, including an ability to take difficult decisions and provide substantiated arguments.

• Commercial awareness of the business issues facing us as we evolve, coupled with an active desire to get alongside our business, scanning the horizon for new service offerings to provide legal insight and support.

An ability to practice law in Ireland is a requirement.   Practicing certificate costs will be met by the firm.

• Approximately 5 or more years of post-qualification experience.

• Significant experience gained either in a reputable law firm and/or in-house.

• Ability to provide practical legal advice and support with a high degree of professionalism in a fast-paced environment and to establish a high degree of credibility, respect and trust at all levels.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working

• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance

• Web Doctor

• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave

• Free Gym Membership

• Travel Pass

• Maternity & Paternity Leave

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards

• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.