Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts)

Job Description

Our client, who are a global financial services organisation, are looking for an in-house Commercial Contracts lawyer to join their Dublin based team.

Purpose of the role:

The Legal Counsel will provide legal support for supplier contracts and support the Residential and Commercial teams. A key part of this role is to deliver on commercial objectives and reduce company losses through the management of their commercial contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Contracts Work -

• Lead the commercial contracts process to balance mitigating risk and best business outcomes.
• Work closely with the business functions to draft and support negotiation of complex contract agreements with clients.
• Provide practical and solutions advice to the business functions
• Review existing contract and legacy agreements to ensure they are fully compliant with relevant leglislation
• Keep up to date on existing laws and policies to benefit the organisation

Litigation Work -

• Complete all relevant legal documentation relating to Mortgage court cases.
• Instruct solicitors on the commencement and progress of the mortgage recovery
• Communicate effectively to internal stakeholders relating to any changes in the businesses legal policies
• Offer advice and recommendations on cases based
• Prepare accounts for review by providing case progress and minutes

What is Required:

• Qualified Solicitor (essential) 3-5 years PQE with a general practice background essential
• Relevant legal experience gained in the areas of commercial contracts and litigation
• Knowledge of relevant mortgage legislation and industry requirements which may impact across the industry
• Relevant legal experience gained in the financial services sector (desirable)

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

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