Overview
In-House Counsel Jobs in Greater Dublin at Shannon Legal
Title: In-House Counsel
Company: Shannon Legal
Location: Greater Dublin
Legal Counsel (4–6 PQE)
Our client, a leading international retail and hospitality group, is looking for a talented Legal Counsel to join its established Group Legal team.
This is a high-impact role for a confident, commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working autonomously and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This role will report to the Group General Counsel and provide pragmatic and strategic legal advice across the Group’s operations in the US, UK, and Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will have a broad and varied legal remit, including advising on:
- M&A transactions and intragroup reorganisations
- Commercial contracts
- Energy and utilities contracts
- Property matters
- Litigation & dispute resolution
- Managing reputational risk
- IP/IT, competition & data protection
- Financings and refinancings
- Employment law
Experience in these areas is a plus, but not essential.
Background required:
- Qualified solicitor, ideally trained at a top-tier Irish or international firm.
- 4-6 years’ PQE, ideally with a blend of private practice and in-house experience.
- Experience in construction, energy and utilities would be beneficial, although not essential.
- Commercially minded self-starter with sound commercial and legal judgement.
- Skilled in negotiating high-value commercial agreements.
- Comfortable juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear communicator with the ability to simplify complex legal issues.
- Trusted adviser to senior stakeholders on technical legal matters.
- Detail-oriented, organised, and execution-driven.
- Thrives in a high-growth, entrepreneurial setting.
Please feel free to reach out to Megan Shannon for more information (email: [email protected]) or, you can apply directly here and someone from our team will reach out to you. Details regarding salary, bonuses, and benefits will be addressed once we confirm that the basic qualifications for the position are satisfied. We look forward to hearing from you.
