Corporate Counsel

Trust in SODA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust in SODA is seeking a commercially minded Corporate Counsel to join its international financial business in Ireland. This role offers broad in-house experience across commercial contracts, corporate governance, disputes, regulatory matters and strategic projects.

Ideal for a junior lawyer with 0–3 years PQE, you will work with senior lawyers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced global environment. Contract length: 6 months with a view to extend.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 0–3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience or interest in commercial contracts and corporate matters.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Commercially aware, detail-oriented and proactive.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, partner and technology contracts.
• Support disputes, claims, debt recovery and enforcement matters.
• Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on day-to-day business matters.
• Support product, regulatory, operational and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, data privacy, tax, finance and commercial teams.
• Conduct legal research and monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments.
• Maintain and improve legal templates, playbooks and processes.
• Assist with corporate governance, board support, entity management, filings and corporate records.

Skills

Drafting

Commercial contracts

Corporate governance

Disputes

Regulatory matters

Legal research

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Contract Length: 6 months with a view to extend

Experience: 0–3 years PQE

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially minded Corporate Counsel to join an international financial business, supporting legal matters across the UK and Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to gain broad in-house experience across commercial contracts, corporate governance, disputes, regulatory matters and strategic projects. You will work closely with senior legal colleagues and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, partner and technology contracts.
• Support disputes, claims, debt recovery and enforcement matters.
• Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on day-to-day business matters.
• Support product, regulatory, operational and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, data privacy, tax, finance and commercial teams.
• Conduct legal research and monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments.
• Maintain and improve legal templates, playbooks and processes.
• Assist with corporate governance, board support, entity management, filings and corporate records.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 0–3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience or a strong interest in commercial contracts and corporate legal matters.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Commercially aware, detail-oriented and proactive, with a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across different functions.
• An interest in developing an in-house legal career within a global business.

This is a great opportunity for a junior legal professional looking to broaden their commercial and corporate legal experience within an established international payments organisation.