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Solicitor - Maternity Leave Cover

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Solicitor - Maternity Leave Cover Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Dublin

Our client is seeking an experienced Solicitor for a fixed-term maternity leave cover role within their legal team in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity to provide legal advice and support to a general insurance business, working on a variety of commercial agreements and regulatory obligations. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented approach.

  • Fixed-term maternity leave cover role
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of commercial agreements
  • Fast-paced, dynamic work environment

What you'll do:

As a Solicitor for this maternity leave cover role, you will be instrumental in providing comprehensive legal advice and support to the general insurance business. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include drafting, negotiating, and advising on a variety of commercial agreements. You will also play a key role in providing solution-focused legal support for regulatory and business change projects. Your ability to advise on legal risk matters and support with commercial risk mitigation will be crucial in this role.

  • Provide a wide range of legal advice and support to the general insurance business
  • Draft, negotiate and advise on various commercial agreements including services agreements, data processing agreements, distribution agreements and IT/software contracts
  • Provide solution-focused legal support for regulatory and business change projects
  • Implement new laws and regulations
  • Advise on legal risk matters and support with commercial risk mitigation
  • Work both independently and as part of a team

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Solicitor role will be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years post qualification experience. Experience gained in a top-tier commercial law firm would be preferred. You should have broad-based experience advising on a range of legal matters in a commercial context. Strong contract drafting skills are essential for this role. While experience in Irish, UK or European insurance/financial services law and regulation would be an advantage, it is not essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is pro-active, flexible and adaptable.

  • Qualified Lawyer with at least 5 years post qualification experience
  • Experience gained in a top-tier commercial law firm preferred
  • Broad-based experience advising on a range of legal matters in a commercial context desirable
  • Strong contract drafting skills required
  • Experience in Irish, UK or European insurance/financial services law and regulation an advantage but not essential
  • Enthusiastic and motivated individual who is pro-active, flexible and adaptable

What sets this company apart:

This company offers an inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters growth. They are committed to providing their employees with opportunities for professional development while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Their supportive leadership encourages collaboration and open communication among team members.

What's next:

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply today!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal & Corporate Governance

Focus: Other - Private Practice

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Dublin City Centre

Job Reference: M2RVCL-DC50AC63

Date posted: 13 February 2025

Consultant: Briona Brogan

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