Head of Legal

12 hours ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Brightwater Executive Full time
Overview

Brightwater Executive is delighted to partner with our client on this Interim Head of Legal appointment. Our client is at the centre of a major national environmental initiative in Ireland. The organisation is mission-driven, industry-backed, and focused on building a more sustainable future.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Interim Head of Legal will define and deliver a legal strategy aligned to business and regulatory objectives. You will act as a trusted adviser to the executive team, overseeing legal risk, compliance, governance, and stakeholder engagement. The remit includes contract management, support for board governance, and advice across commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities
  • Define and deliver a legal strategy aligned to business and regulatory objectives.
  • Act as a trusted adviser to the executive team, overseeing legal risk, compliance, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Oversee contract management, support for board governance, and advice across commercial, employment, and regulatory matters.
Qualifications
  • Qualified solicitor with 10+ years post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law, ideally with a producer or retailer background.
  • Commercially savvy with strong expertise in corporate, commercial, and competition law.
  • Experienced in contract negotiation, regulatory engagement, and managing legal risk aligned with business goals.
How to Apply

For more information and/ or a confidential discussion on this Interim Head of Legal opportunity, please send your CV to Yvonne McNulty by email to at Brightwater Executive.

Details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Legal
  • Industries: Legal Services

Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Salary: €100,000.00-€125,000.00

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