Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

12 month Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid working

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 circa €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

An exciting, temporary opportunity has arisen to join our Legal team.  We are currently recruiting for the role of 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 based in our Head Office at Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny. 

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
• Evaluate intellectual property activities including new developments and trade mark proposals, and advise on ownership, use and potential infringement activities
• Advise on legal aspects of on-going Project Work relating to business integration, rationalization and optimisation
• Assist with on-going updates to company policies and provide training to internal business units
• Provide support to other members of team and training and assistance to junior members of team

Requirements

• Third level Law or Business degree
• Professional Legal Qualification (Solicitor or possibly Barrister or international equivalent)
• Broad business knowledge and ability to understand complexities of Tirlán’s operations and business relationships
• Strategic thinker who is a capable problem solver
• Solid experience in commercial law gained in a dynamic environment
• Strong drafting, negotiating and communication skills
• 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

Formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, we are now Tirlán. 

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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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation