- Running cases up to and including the Supreme court to include cases where ESB initiates litigation
- Handling a large caseload of files and achieving optimum outcomes; retaining proper reserves on litigation files
- Working with and proactively advising the business, including senior stakeholders, on a wide range of issues relating to claims/disputes and significant projects/cases without supervision
- Advising proactively on matters of law relating to claims/disputes using and calling on significant prior experience gained on similar matters / transactions
- Applying in depth knowledge and understanding of ESB's business and operational requirements
- Proactively liaising with other specialist areas within ESB (including other specialist legal advisers within the legal department) to ensure that Legal plays an enabling role in assisting the business meet their strategic goals and business plans
- Liaising with external stakeholders as required e.g., ESB's insurers and auditor
- Qualified lawyer with at least 7 years post-qualification experience in litigation.
- Demonstrates significant expertise in defence litigation, preferably associated with the energy sector or another utility
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Experience in managing contentious matters with a solutions driven approach, delivering a high-quality service and capable of meeting demanding timelines
- Demonstrates strong analytical skills & sound commercial judgement
- Understands the business issues and provides tailored legal advice as appropriate.
- Demonstrates stakeholder management skills
- Well-developed project and case management skills
- Strong IT skills and experience in using a practice management system
Why Work with Us?
- Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
- Progressive, hybrid working model
- Career development through mentoring and training
- Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
- Sports and Social Clubs
- Networking opportunities
- Credit Union
- Generous Pension
- Access to staff well-being programmes
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- Strong values-based and inclusive culture
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary
€83,000 to €98,000 per annum.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
