Corporate Legal Counsel

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

Role Profile

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Corporate Legal Counsel, reporting to the General Counsel and based in our Head Office at Abbey Quarter, Kilkenny or our Dublin office in Citywest.  This role will have responsibility for the supervision and management of Company Secretariat filings and compliance, and will work closely with the business advising on a broad range of legal issues in a dynamic international environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage Company Secretariat filings and compliance requirements for Irish and international matters
• Evaluate intellectual property activities including new developments and trade mark proposals, and advise on ownership, use and potential infringement activities
• Advise on general data queries, data subject access requests, data breaches, data processing agreements and general data protection queries
• Advise generally on corporate legal matters including shareholder matters, regulatory issues and assist with on-going updates to company policies and developing training materials for the business
• Review commercial leases and work with Tirlán’s Property Portfolio Manager and external advisors on all legal matters related to Tirlán’s property portfolio
• Co-ordination and execution of legal documents generally, assisting in preparing documents for meetings and managing the case management system for the legal team

Requirements

• Third level Law or Business degree
• Professional Qualification (Solicitor or international equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 years+ experience as a qualified solicitor either in-house or in a large / mid-tier law firm
• Solid experience in a company secretariat in-house team or law firm providing company secretariat services
• Experience in intellectual property law / data protection law / commercial property law
• Strong drafting, negotiating and communication skills
• Broad business knowledge and ability to understand complexities of Tirlán’s operations and business relationships
• Strategic thinker who is a capable problem solver
• 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.
• Intellectual Property qualification/Company Secretariat certificate/qualification; Data Protection/Commercial Property experience desirabl

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 opportunitie

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