Company Description
Zayo Europe’s journey has been guided by an aspirational vision for connectivity. Our founders were veterans of the companies that constructed the earliest backbone of the Internet. They understood that truly putting “the world” on the World Wide Web would require connections, lots of them. Zayo formed in 2007 with Zayo Europe becoming a standalone company in 2024. We are now a market leader in operating and managing fibre networks.
This position is for an experienced property solicitor legal resource aligned to the Operations department, working closely and collaboratively to assist with the drafting, negotiating and registration of easements, rights of way, wayleaves, licences and leases.. This position will be a key stakeholder and contributor in fulfilling all legal support requirements related to a large client expansion project in Dublin, Ireland. This position is for a 6+ yrs PQE lawyer.
Responsibilities
Review, negotiate and/or draft easements, rights of way, wayleaves, licences and leases. .
Assist with the obtainment of permitting rights (as may be required) from municipal authorities.
Registration of easements, wayleaves and third party property agreements with the Land Registry; completion of necessary taxation requirements including stamping and payment of stamp duty
Provide contract interpretation guidance.
Conduct research and provide legal advice regarding specific legal and/or regulatory issues arising in Ireland.
Work collaboratively with Zayo Operations team and Legal team in relation to this project to ensure timely completion of all work
Communicate effectively with Zayo Operations team and Legal team, external counsel, and other third parties and their counsel as required.
Perform such other duties and tasks as required by Zayo Legal from time to time.
Qualifications
Qualified solicitor in Ireland
2-6 years PQE working in practice or in-house in property with specific experience drafting, negotiating and registering easements, rights of way, wayleaves, licences and leases.
In-house legal experience preferred (or secondments obtained while in private practice)
Telecom industry or network infrastructure expansion experience desirable .
International business environment experience preferred.
Ability to communicate with other personnel and external parties through strong, organized writing and verbal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills, including management of projects and workload and setting goals and priorities.
Team player able to work cooperatively with business people and external counsel to find practical and creative solutions.
Computer and software systems experience.
Prior experience successfully operating in a fluid and entrepreneurial environment.