Legal Counsel / Commercial Solicitor

About SIRO:  SIRO DAC is a joint venture company owned 50:50 by Vodafone and ESB. We are an award-winning employer doing a big job of building a fibre telecommunications network across Ireland. SIRO’s corporate culture is very friendly and supportive. And we like to do great work. The business offices are located at Carrickmines, Dublin and we offer a flexible hybrid work environment.

The Role: The SIRO legal function is looking for an in-house legal counsel to join its team. You’ll be welcomed into a dynamic, flexible, and friendly environment. The role is to provide maternity cover for a minimum period of twelve months and reports to the SIRO Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Director. With a commercial business partner focus, the role requires negotiation of complex commercial contracts and provision of legal advice across a range of areas. 

Key Responsibilities

·       Lead on the drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts, including customer framework agreements, procurement, technology and supplier agreements.

·       Provide commercially focused, pragmatic legal advice on a wide range of areas affecting the business including employment, marketing, technology, data protection, and regulatory matters.

·       Management of construction and property related matters (as SIRO is building a telecommunications network).

·       Operate as a key business partner by identifying risks and collaborating with cross functional teams across all pillars of the business.

·       Legal and Regulatory Compliance: monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in Ireland and the EU, particularly those related to telecommunications and technology, cyber security, data protection (GDPR), and planning and property law.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Qualified solicitor in Ireland (or equivalent qualification within the EU) with 5+ years PQE.
• Ideally, you will have in-house experience working closely with a senior management team with exposure to complex commercial contracts, property, technology and procurement agreements. 
• Ability to provide sound commercial and legal judgment across a range of legal fields.
• Experience in leading on corporate governance protocols, company policies and templates.
• Business-minded – you will be adept at keeping stakeholders engaged at all steps of the process and shifting focus to align with business needs.
• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to promoting a culture of compliance and transparency.
• An open, flexible, and adaptable approach to work and management of relationships in a small company environment.

If you are interested in the role, we would like to hear from you. We are a flexible business and are interested in hearing from people at various stages of their careers, including those who are thinking of returning to work and/or seeking a better work life balance. Please send a copy of your CV together with a covering letter telling us what you have been doing in the past year and we will be in touch.

SIRO & Equality

SIRO believes in equality for all. We strive to create a workplace that is diverse and mirrors the customers, community, and colleagues that we serve. We encourage, support, and celebrate our differences and foster an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, colleague engagement forums, and services to support staff from different backgrounds. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.