Legal Counsel, EMEA

Keepersecurity; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite lunches

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Sick Pay

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Job summary

Keeper Security is seeking a Legal Counsel to join the corporate legal team in Ireland. You will advise across employment, disputes, and commercial contracting while supporting privacy and IP matters. This hybrid role is based near Cork and requires Irish registration.

You will collaborate with HR, Marketing, Infosec and Engineering, managing risk and providing practical legal guidance for day-to-day and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice law in Ireland.
• 3+ years in an in-house legal role.
• Experience with SaaS, IP, partnerships and privacy matters a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR on employment matters and internal investigations.
• Manage litigation and disputes, coordinate with outside counsel.
• Review and negotiate service provider engagements and licenses.
• Draft and negotiate SaaS, partnerships, and services agreements.
• Support cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Skills

In-house attorney

Employment law

Litigation management

Commercial contracts

Privacy matters

Education

Law degree

Law Society of Ireland registration

Job description

Keeper Security is hiring a Legal Counsel to support our corporate legal team. The Legal Counsel will play a key cross-functional role in supporting efforts including employment, litigation and disputes as well as supporting commercial contracting needs. Qualified candidates must permanently reside in Ireland. This is a hybrid position for those living within a commutable distance to our Cork, Ireland office.

Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of users and thousands of organizations, globally. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and be responsible for providing legal support across a range of legal matters.

About Keeper

Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity software company that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in more than 150 countries. Keeper delivers a powerful zero-trust and zero-knowledge solution built to meet the stringent requirements of public sector IT environments. Its flagship offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects users, devices and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper combines robust compliance with unmatched visibility and control. With industry-leading certifications, Keeper provides the security assurance public sector organizations require. Learn why agencies trust Keeper to defend against today’s sophisticated adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com.

Job Summary

As a Legal Counsel with Keeper, you will serve as a key advisor to the entire company, working closely with the HR, Marketing, Infosec, Compliance and Engineering teams on day to day and strategic legal matters. This is a highly collaborative role, requiring excellent legal acumen, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employment-related legal matters, including advising HR on hiring, performance management, internal investigations and compliance with employment laws
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution efforts, including managing outside counsel, developing litigation strategy and resolving pre-litigation disputes
• Coordinate and support commercial procurement by reviewing and advising on service provider engagements, agreements and compliance requirements; collaborate with procurement and business teams on process improvements
• Advise internal stakeholders on deal structures and contribute to negotiating commercial contracts, including SaaS, partnerships, licensing and services agreements
• Support other legal matters and strategic initiatives as assigned
• Collaborate with and support all internal teams to identify, mitigate, resolve and elevate cross-functional risks and disputes
• Drive continuous improvements to Keeper's legal processes, policies and templates
• Work closely with business stakeholders and other departments to ensure alignment between legal matters and company goals

Requirements

• Law degree and registration in good standing with the Law Society of Ireland
• 3+ years of experience in an in-house legal role, with experience supporting a broad range of matters, particularly employment, litigation and disputes as well as being able to support commercial contracting
• Experience with SaaS technology, IP, partner ecosystems and privacy matters a plus
• Proactive, analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, outstanding communication and critical thinking skills - able to understand and distill complex legal issues clearly and concisely
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Benefits

• Onsite lunches
• Private healthcare (no wait period)
• Pension contribution (no wait period)
• Sick Pay
• Bike-to-Work Scheme (if local)

Keeper is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.