Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Glanbia 

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel position on the Glanbia Group Legal team based in Citywest, Dublin or Kilkenny City reporting to the General Counsel. You will work closely with the business to reduce legal risks and improve commercial position through negotiation of legal agreements, managing legal disputes and advising on compliance with legal requirements.

This is a permanent opportunity reporting into the General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice and commercial guidance on a broad range of legal and contractual issues in a dynamic international environment
• Review, draft and negotiate strategic 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
• Identify risks and provide practical legal advice on a broad range of areas including data protection/privacy, intellectual property, competition law, anti-money laundering and some employment / HR related matters
• Manage and oversee any legal disputes, litigation, working closely with external legal counsel as necessary
• Assist in managing the Group’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and patents. Advise on ownership, use and potential infringement activities
• Participate in corporate M&A work including legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating purchase contracts, advising on integration issues post completion
• Advise on legal aspects of on-going Project Work relating to business integration, rationalisation and optimisation
• Assist with on-going updates to Glanbia company policies and provide training to internal business units

The Skills you will bring to the team

• Law or Business Degree with a Professional Legal Qualification (Solicitor or international equivalent)
• 5 years PQE either in a large / mid tier firm or in-house in a multi-national business
• Have strong drafting, negotiating and communication skills
• Have solid experience in commercial law gained in a fast paced dynamic environment, previous experience in a multinational corporation would be an advantage
• Commercial Litigation experience is desirable
• Intellectual Property experience is also desirable
• Be able to work on own initiative and be motivated to deliver the legal department’s value added agenda
• Be able to multi-task and use a systematic and analytical approach to identifying issues and problem solving with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work 

The opportunity will be based in Dublin with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.

What we would like to offer you!

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and acompetitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary.

About Glanbia

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.