Legal Counsel

Brightflag; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven legal firm is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join its legal & compliance team. The role focuses on drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, advising on regulatory compliance, and supporting legal operations with a flexible work location across Ireland. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience, preferably in-house in a tech company, and strong skills in negotiation and corporate law.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

25 days of holidays

Flexible work location

Employer pension scheme

Home office set-up supports

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in-house experience in a technology company.
• Experience in an international corporate law firm.
• Substantial knowledge in GDPR, CCPA, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including SaaS licenses.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, particularly focusing on data protection.
• Support corporate governance and legal operations.

Skills

Negotiating commercial contracts

AI and data protection regulation

Corporate law matters

Highly organized

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or hold a J.D.

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join Brightflag’s legal & compliance team. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will support the business across a broad range of areas with a strong focus on commercial contracts, privacy, employment and emerging trends in legal operations, AI and technology.

What You Will Be Doing

• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts (SaaS licence agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, DPAs etc.)
• Advising on regulatory compliance and obligations, in particular GDPR, CCPA, CPRA and the EU AI Act
• Acting as a legal partner and trusted advisor to teams across the business to support and advise on legal matters as they arise (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Product, Finance and People Ops)
• Advising on employment related issues in key jurisdictions
• Supporting corporate governance workstreams including entity compliance
• Focusing on legal operations; identifying and implementing opportunities for more efficient legal service delivery by leveraging automation and technology (in accordance with Brightflag’s AI Governance Framework)
• Working closely with the Director of Compliance to support and deliver legal training required across the business and inputting into key compliance policies
• Horizon scanning to keep ahead of legal trends, regulatory changes and best practice for all relevant geographies

Skills & Experience

To be successful in the role you need

• Qualified as a solicitor, barrister or hold a J.D. (c.3-5 years PQE)
• Have in house-experience in a technology company
• Experience gained within an international corporate law firm
• Experience in the following areas:
  • Negotiating commercial contracts (SaaS licensing agreements)
  • AI and data protection regulation, privacy and security issues
  • Corporate law matters
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable with prioritisation
• Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
• Be intellectually curious and keen to learn

Life @ Brightflag

We’re growing fast and so is the experience we can offer you:

• A huge opportunity to make a real impact, to shape what we do and where we are going.
• The exposure and challenge you need to learn, grow and progress your career in a rapidly growing environment.
• Complex technical and business problems to solve and the trust and autonomy you need to go and solve them.
• A sound, helpful team, in a friendly, values-driven and inclusive environment.
• Employer pension scheme (effective from Jan 1st 2026).
• 25 days of holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance, life insurance and long term illness/income protection.
• Fully flexible work location and work patterns so you can balance life at home with life at work - come to the office, work at home… or enjoy a blend of both at your discretion.
• The Tax-Saver or Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
• Home office set-up supports.

We are a diverse and inclusive bunch of people. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who make every day count and strive for constant improvement. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.

This role offers a flexible work location across Ireland most of the time. Whether that be in the office, remote from anywhere in Ireland, or a mix of office/remote work in Ireland, you choose what works best for your lifestyle.

Regardless of where you choose to work most of the time, this role will be based in our Dublin office at least once a month to collaborate and meet in-person with your team.

Brightflag is an equal opportunities employer.