Legal Counsel – Multinational Tech Company

Methodius Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Contributory Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Programme

22 days annual leave + 10 public holidays

Continuous Learning & Development

Access to training & certification resources

Company discounts

On-site parking

Bike-to-work scheme

Job summary

Methodius Ltd is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on strategic initiatives, business operations, and compliance in Dublin, Ireland. The candidate will handle corporate legal activities, draft and negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with laws. With 5-10 years of experience, strong drafting, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage legal projects, this role offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits including annual bonuses and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate.
• 5–10 years' experience, including at least 5 years in outsourcing, IT contracts, or licensing.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Advise on contractual, statutory, and regulatory obligations.
• Conduct legal due diligence and research.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

LLB/LLM/JD or equivalent qualification

Job description

My client is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join their team in Dublin. They are a major Multinational company growing their team in Ireland at scale. You’ll provide legal advice to management on strategic initiatives, business operations, regulatory matters, and compliance in Ireland. Lead corporate legal activities and ensure timely, effective legal support across the business, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Advise on contractual, statutory, and regulatory obligations, ensuring ongoing compliance in customer engagements.
• Conduct legal due diligence and research to support business decisions.
• Provide legal counsel across corporate, commercial, and risk management matters.
• Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks.
• Interpret statutes, regulations, and contracts, and advise on resolving legal and business issues.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver clear, practical legal guidance.
• Manage and support legal projects and, where required, supervise junior legal staff.
• Report regularly to the Head of Legal on key matters and developments.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified lawyer (LLB/LLM/JD or equivalent) with a current practising certificate.
• 5–10 years’ experience, including at least 5 years in outsourcing, IT contracts, or licensing.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with solid knowledge of relevant laws.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work across all levels and cultures.
• Strong organisational, project management, and prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to operate independently with minimal support.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Salary dependent on candidate experience. Benefits: Annual Bonus Scheme. Contributory Pension. Private Medical Insurance. Life Assurance & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Programme. 22 days annual leave + 10 public holidays. Continuous Learning & Development. Access to extensive training & certification resources. Lunch & Learn sessions. Additional perks including company discounts, on-site parking, and bike-to-work scheme

Based in Dublin, Ireland. Hybrid.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland/EU.

For more information, please contact David Coyle at 01 635 1748 or email [e-mail]