Overview
In-House Legal Counsel/Compliance Jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland at Lidl Ireland
Title: In-House Legal Counsel/Compliance
Company: Lidl Ireland
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Summary
From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.
With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.
What You’ll Do
Compliance
Support the Director of Legal & Compliance in the development of schedule of responsibilities to ensure compliant internal and external corporate governance
Audit the compliance monitoring system to ensure compliance
Work with our international colleagues to manage compliance tasks
Contract Law
Draft, review, advise on and administer a broad range of standard and non-standard contracts
Support contract negotiations as well as contract creation and checking
Create sample contracts for various contractual scenarios and business functions
Interdepartmental coordination of contract administration incl. recording of contracts on the company’s contract management database
Company Law
Administer, maintain, review and update relevant registrations and records applicable to Lidl under company law
Data Protection
Support the Data Protection team in advices and projects relating to data protection matters affecting the business
General Legal Services
Provide timely, sound legal advice to various business units on a range of legal queries including but not limited to competition law, advertising law, commercial property law, trademark law, H&S and employment law, anti-corruption/anti-bribery legislation
Monitor legislative changes and relevant case law and update affected business areas on these changes and developments
Liaise with external legal advisers and legal firms. Monitor their service quality and costs
Advise on Irish and Northern Ireland’s regulatory obligations
Build relationships with legal advisers in specialised areas, such as intellectual property
General Responsibilities
Organisation and carrying out of training
Carry out research
Manage the timely delivery of different projects
What You’ll Need
Qualified solicitor or barrister
3-5 years PQE in a legal role (in-house commercial experience preferential)
Experience in both jurisdictions, Ireland and the UK
German is an advantage, but not a necessity
What You’ll Receive
We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl.
€76,000 rising to €100,000 after 4 years
Company car or car allowance
25 days holidays per annum
Private employee medical insurance
Company pension after six months of service
Flexible start and finish times
Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Dynamic work environment
Modern office facility with free parking
On-site gym and canteen
Up to 2 days remote working per week
Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
