Legal Counsel - Junior

Davy; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in Dublin is seeking a proactive solicitor to join its dynamic legal team. The role involves managing a variety of legal matters such as litigation and data protection, providing opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must be qualified solicitors in Ireland with relevant experience and a strong commitment to quality and interpersonal skills. The firm offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including professional development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Flexible working options

Training support

On-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 1–3 years post-qualification experience required.
• Working knowledge of MiFID, GDPR, and the Consumer Protection Code.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with external counsel and manage case files.
• Provide legal advice on data protection and privacy matters.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Ireland

Job description

About us

From day one, you’ll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Ireland’s future business leaders.

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a proactive, detail orientated, commercially minded solicitor to join our expanding and dynamic in-house legal team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of legal matters including litigation support, complaints management, data protection, corporate transactions, and general legal matters and will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity to develop commercial legal experience within a fast-paced business environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior members of the Davy legal team and collaborate with internal stakeholders across the business.In the role, the successful candidate will:

• Liaise with external counsel, manage case files, and support dispute resolution processes.
• Investigate and respond to client complaints including FSPO complaints in line with our regulatory obligations.
• Provide advice on data protection and privacy matters including supplier management and contracts (including advice on data transfers), breach responses, Data Privacy Impact Assessments, advice on data subject rights and AI governance and compliance.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, NDAs, and general legal and corporate governance documents.
• Respond to ad hoc legal queries from internal departments within the business, offering clear and practical advice
• Conduct legal research and assist in identifying legal risks and mitigation strategies.

About you

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland with 1–3 years post-qualification experience.

• Working knowledge of key legislative/regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to MiFID, the Consumer Protection Code, the Investment Intermediaries Act, the GDPR and the Data Protection Acts.
• Experience in corporate law, GDPR, litigation, and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with sound judgment.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving.
• A commitment to quality with a strong attention to detail is extremely important to this role.
• A confident approach and an ability to communicate with a range of people including external advisors and senior management within the business.
• A team player, who can react positively to demanding challenges and tight deadlines, without loss of accuracy.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits and experiences to support your professional and personal growth, whatever your career stage. Our benefits are not just a number. Yes, we offer competitive salary, annual performance-related discretionary bonus, annual flexible benefits, employer pension contribution, and multiple insurance coverage. But more than that, we focus on developing our people to be their best, professionally and personally.

Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team, extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio), flexible working options, employee assistance programme, enhanced leave options, and social & community care initiatives are just some of the ways our people can empower themselves to be their best.

Important Information

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.