Career Level; 3| Job Family; Senior Manager Legal | Job Sub Family; Governance and Legal
To provide commercially focused legal support across daa by advising on and delivering a broad range of commercial contracts, strategic projects and corporate transactions. The role supports business functions in the structuring, negotiation and execution of commercial arrangements and transactions, helping to achieve strategic and operational objectives while ensuring legal, regulatory and commercial risks are appropriately identified, managed and mitigated.
Responsibilities1. Commercial Contracting and Transactions
Provide legal support for a broad range of commercial transactions and contractual arrangements, including the structuring, drafting, review, negotiation and execution of service agreements, consultancy agreements, outsourcing contracts, non-disclosure agreements, construction contracts, IT agreements, licence agreements, concession arrangements and other strategic commercial transactions. Support business stakeholders in delivering commercial objectives while appropriately managing legal and commercial risk.
2. Commercial Legal Advice and Transaction Support
Provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice to business stakeholders on contractual, commercial, operational and transactional matters. Support the development, evaluation and execution of commercial opportunities and strategic transactions, ensuring legal risks are effectively managed while facilitating commercial outcomes.
3. Negotiations and Deal Execution
Support negotiations with suppliers, customers, concessionaires, partners and other third parties. Advise on transaction structures, contractual positions, negotiation strategy and key legal and commercial risks through to successful deal completion.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a trusted legal adviser and ensuring legal advice is delivered in a practical, timely and commercially focused manner.
5. Concessions, Licences and Commercial Arrangements
Draft, review and advise on concession agreements, licences, leases and other commercial and operational arrangements, supporting the company's revenue-generating and strategic activities.
6. Corporate Governance and Compliance
Provide support on corporate governance, regulatory compliance and internal policy matters, ensuring that business activities and commercial transactions are conducted in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
7. Technology and Data Protection Support
Advise on technology, digital services and data protection issues arising in connection with commercial projects, procurements and transactions, working closely with relevant internal stakeholders where required.
8. Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal precedents, templates, policies and processes to support efficient legal service delivery and transaction execution across the organisation.
Experience
Qualified solicitor with 5-7 years' post-qualification experience in commercial law.
Strong experience gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal environment.
Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
Proven experience leading and supporting commercial transactions, including the structuring, negotiation and execution of complex commercial arrangements and strategic projects.
Experience advising business stakeholders on contractual and commercial risk and working on commercial transactions.
Experience supporting commercial projects and cross-functional business initiatives.
Exposure to procurement, technology, data protection or regulated business environments would be advantageous.
Experience working directly with senior stakeholders and providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
Skills
Excellent contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
Strong transaction management and deal execution capabilities.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Ability to identify legal issues and provide practical, commercially focused recommendations.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
High level of attention to detail and professional judgement.
Self-motivated with a proactive and collaborative approach to work.
Education & Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor admitted to practice in Ireland.
Additional qualifications in commercial law, technology law, data protection or business disciplines would be advantageous.
Mandatory Practicing/Training/Compliance Certification
Current practising certificate (where required).
Ongoing compliance with applicable professional regulatory and continuing professional development requirements.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Law Society of Ireland.
Membership of relevant commercial, in-house counsel or legal professional associations desirable.
daa Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
Dublin, Ireland
