Commercial Legal Counsel
Hybrid working
Dublin / Kilkenny
Tirlán
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generation
Role Profile
An exciting, new opportunity has arisen to join our Legal team. We are currently recruiting for the role of Commercial Legal Counsel which will have responsibility for the timely delivery of legal services and will work closely with the business to improve commercial terms and manage risk. The role will report to the General Counsel and is based in our Head Office at Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny or our Dublin office in Citywest.
Responsibilities
- Review, draft and negotiate day-to-day commercial legal agreements (including for the manufacture, development, supply, and distribution of products, vendor contracts for procurement and outsourcing of services and IT solutions)
- Advise on enforcement of contractual terms around termination, exclusivity, restrictive covenants and potential warranty/indemnity claims
- Provide legal advice and commercial guidance on a broad range of legal and contractual issues in a dynamic international environment
- Advise on establishment of joint ventures, collaborations and investments, draft principal transaction documents including subscription and shareholders agreements
- Participate in corporate M&A work including legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating purchase contracts, advising on integration issues post completion
- Engage directly with barristers to manage and progress District, Circuit & High Court commercial litigation in Ireland
- Engage and manage external lawyers in relation to disputes and legal proceedings outside of Ireland, and for other needs of the business generally
- Advise on legal aspects of on-going Project Work relating to business integration, rationalization and optimisation
- Review commercial leases and work with Tirlán’s Property Portfolio Manager and external advisors on all legal matters related to Tirlán’s property portfolio
- Co-ordination and execution of legal documents generally, assisting in preparing documents for meetings and managing the case management system for the legal team
Requirements
- Third level Law or Business degree
- Professional Legal Qualification (Solicitor or international equivalent)
- Minimum of 3 years+ experience as a qualified solicitor either in-house or in a large / mid-tier law firm
- Solid experience in commercial contracts law gained in a dynamic environment
- Strong drafting, negotiating and communication skills
- Broad business knowledge and ability to understand complexities of Tirlán’s operations and business relationships
- Strategic thinker who is a capable problem solver
- Ability to work on own initiative and be motivated to deliver the legal department’s value-added agenda
- Ability to multi-task and use a systematic and analytical approach to identifying issues and problem solving with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Be able to define problems / issues at the outset in an objective manner.
- Strong prioritizing skills with the ability to take on challenges as opportunities to find a better way.
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where the focus is on continuous improvement and the challenge to make it better.
- Intellectual Property qualification, Commercial Contracts certificate/qualification and Commercial Litigation experience desirable
We offer
- Hybrid working (flex Fridays)
- Free parking incl. EV charging
- On-site gym free to use for employees
- Parenting room
- Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
- Career progression opportunities
About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
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