Head of Legal

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Utmost International Full time

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal / Legal Counsel to lead a small legal team, with the role based in our Dublin office.

The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and mitigate key legal risks.

This role is a controlled function (CF-1; CF-2, CF-8) as defined by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010, Regulations (2011). Any appointment will be conditional upon satisfying the company that the job holder meets the requirements as set out in the Fitness and Probity Standards issued by the Central Bank.

Key Responsibilities
  • Legal Leadership: Lead and manage the small legal team, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and oversight.
  • Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
  • Advisory Role: Provide legal advice to the Board and senior management on a wide range of issues, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and legal risk management.
  • External Coordination: Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.
  • Legal Regulatory Responsibilities: Lead interaction with key regulatory stakeholders (i.e., Financial Services & Pensions Ombudsman) and in relevant cross-border life insurance industry forums.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company's operations and transactions.
  • Stakeholder Management: Preparation and presentation of legal reports to the Board and senior management as required.
Key Requirements
  • Qualified solicitor or barrister in Ireland.
  • A minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience: mid/top tier firm or in-house role;
  • European cross-border insurance experience or life assurance product knowledge would be advantageous.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Role holder should also be able to demonstrate a pragmatic and balanced view of the role together with pro-active support of business opportunities.
  • Skills: Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Legal Risk Assessment, Strategic Legal Advice, Team Leadership, Litigation Management.
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills.
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