Senior Legal Counsel

Huawei; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Ireland seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support regulatory, employment, and commercial matters across Ireland and the EU. Based in Dublin, you will advise business teams, review contracts, ensure data protection compliance, and coordinate with regional legal groups.

You will work with Huawei's European legal teams and external advisors on complex projects, balancing risk with business goals and maintaining high standards of privacy and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law or related field.
• Qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister in Ireland.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an international tech company.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts and EU/Irish law.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice to Huawei Ireland teams on regulatory/commercial matters.
• Support HR with employment law guidance when required.
• Review and prepare legal documents, agreements, policies, and communications with stakeholders.
• Monitor Irish and EU legal developments and assess impact on operations.
• Support data protection, governance, and coordinate with external advisors.
• Collaborate with Huawei European legal teams and Research Centre teams on projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Independent work

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field

Solicitor or Barrister qualification (Ireland)

Job description

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. With approximately 208,000 employees, we operate in more than 170 countries and regions.

Huawei's end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Job Location: Dublin, Ireland

Main Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic and solution-driven legal advice and support to Huawei Ireland business teams on operational, regulatory, and corporate matters.


• Support business teams by understanding their activities and providing tailored legal guidance, including employment law support to HR when required.


• Assist with the review and preparation of legal documents, agreements, policies, and communications, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders.


• Monitor Irish and EU legal developments, assess their impact on business operations, and support legal risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements.


• Support data protection matters, corporate governance activities, and coordination with external legal advisors when required.


• Collaborate with Huawei European legal teams and the Huawei Research Centre legal/HR teams to support business projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.


• Qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister in Ireland


• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an international company or technology-related industry.


• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, compliance, and Irish/EU legal frameworks.


• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.


• Ability to collaborate in a multicultural environment, but with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well.

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting professional career in one of the leading and fastest growing multinational telecommunication companies, challenging work and a competitive salary package. Personal development is ensured through many training opportunities across Europe.

Important

To be considered for this role, applicants must be eligible to work and live in the job location.

Privacy Statement

We are committed to protecting your privacy by following the applicable data protection legislation. By applying to this position at Huawei, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Huawei Recruitment Privacy Statement containing information on how we process your data. Please note that your data will be treated confidentially and securely.