Senior Legal Advisor

1 week ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland beBeeData Full time €120,000 - €150,000
Job Opportunity

This is an exciting role for a dynamic Legal Operations Manager to lead and manage the legal function from our location.

You will oversee all aspects of legal operations, including legal affairs, compliance, contract management, and data protection as the designated Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Responsibilities
  1. Legal Strategy and Compliance
    • Develop and implement the company's legal strategy, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
    • Provide expert legal advice and support on a range of issues, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial law.
    • Manage and mitigate legal risks across the organization.
  2. Privacy and Data Protection
    • Act as the organization's Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring compliance with GDPR and other applicable privacy regulations.
    • Oversee the implementation of privacy policies, training programs, and data protection frameworks.
    • Conduct regular audits, privacy impact assessments, and risk evaluations to maintain compliance and build stakeholder trust.
  3. Contract Management
    • Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts, ensuring alignment with business interests and minimizing risk exposure.
    • Establish and manage a centralized contract management system to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
    • Provide guidance on key terms, contractual obligations, and risk implications to internal stakeholders.
  4. Leadership and Collaboration
    • Lead and manage the in-house legal team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, IT, and Operations, to provide legal support and ensure seamless implementation of legal frameworks.
    • Act as a key advisor to senior leadership, contributing to strategic decisions and risk assessment.
  5. External Stakeholder Management
    • Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and other third-party stakeholders to address complex legal matters across different international jurisdictions.
    • Manage relationships with external legal advisors to ensure effective and cost-efficient legal support.
Qualifications and Skills
  • A qualified solicitor or barrister with a practicing certificate in Ireland.
  • Additional certification or training in data protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) is highly desirable.
  • Deep knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations, as well as Irish and EU legal frameworks.
  • Strong expertise in commercial contract law and negotiation.
  • Proficiency in managing legal systems and tools for contract and compliance management.
Experience
  • Minimum of 10+ years of post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior legal role.
  • Proven experience in privacy compliance, data protection, and contract management, ideally in a service or advisory company.
  • Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal audiences.

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