Corporate Counsel – 6-month contract

Oliver James Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group in Dublin Centre is seeking a commercially focused Corporate Counsel with 0-3 years' post-qualification experience to support the UK and Ireland offices on a 6-month hybrid contract. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, handle disputes and governance matters, and provide practical legal guidance to internal teams in a fast-moving financial services environment.

This role offers in-house exposure across commercial, corporate, regulatory and operations functions,

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in Ireland with 0-2 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with practical commercial focus.
• Good understanding of governance and regulatory considerations.
• Experience with commercial contracts and general business matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
• Provide support on disputes, debt recovery and enforcement matters as needed.
• Deliver practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders on day-to-day queries.
• Contribute to corporate governance and regulatory initiatives.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk and data privacy teams on policies.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

6-month contract (potential extension) Hybrid in Dublin Centre Day-rate contracting

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially focused Corporate Counsel with 0-3 years' post-qualification experience to support the UK and Ireland offices. The role offers broad in-house exposure across commercial, corporate, disputes, projects and operations within a fast-moving financial services business. Working with senior lawyers and teams across the business, you will provide practical legal support that enables growth and manages risk. This opportunity suits a proactive, pragmatic and detail-oriented junior lawyer looking to develop in a collaborative in-house environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, partner, technology and intra-group arrangements.
• Provide support on disputes, claims, debt recovery, insolvency and enforcement-related matters as needed.
• Deliver practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders on day-to-day business queries, referring complex or higher-risk matters where appropriate.
• Contribute legal input to product, regulatory, operational and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with compliance, risk, data privacy and regulatory colleagues to help ensure legal advice reflects applicable laws, internal policies and business needs.
• Support legal research, horizon scanning and the preparation of briefings on relevant legal and regulatory developments.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing legal templates, playbooks, trackers and processes to promote efficiency and consistency across the legal function.
• Provide assistance with tax and corporate governance matters, including support for boards and committees, entity management, approvals, filings and the maintenance of corporate records.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in Ireland with 0-2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience or exposure to commercial contracts and general business legal matters.
• Good understanding of corporate governance and a willingness to support disputes, regulatory and operational matters.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to identify risks and contribute to practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to support senior lawyers and colleagues across the wider legal team.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, seek guidance when needed and elevate complex or higher-risk matters appropriately.
• Desirable: Experience in an in-house legal team or exposure to the payments, fintech or financial services sector.