A leading telecommunications company in Ireland has now engaged Morgan McKinley to recruit a Legal Counsel to join its in-house team based in Dublin City Centre. This role is primarily to provide regulatory and competition law advice across all business functions and to engage with relevant government agencies and regulators in collaboration with internal departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Advisory:
- Provide daily advice on regulatory and competition law matters to the regulatory function and broader business.
- Contribute to regulatory matters such as consultations, investigations, and decisions from national regulatory authorities and government departments.
- Prepare responses to formal information requests and draft responses to public consultations.
- Advise on the implications of decisions and emerging regulatory developments, including upcoming changes in the EU regulatory framework.
- Provide support for compliance with regulatory obligations in the wholesale and retail areas of the business.
- Manage litigation processes, including briefing external counsel.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Irish and EU regulation and court procedures.
Competition Law:
- Advise on competition law issues related to mergers and acquisitions, business opportunities, and commercial contracts.
- Develop and implement a company-wide competition law compliance programme.
- Promote best practices and procedures to ensure full compliance with competition law.
Collaboration:
- Offer regulatory and competition law input across the regulatory and legal departments.
- Work collaboratively with business and legal teams on issues including Freedom of Information, Property, and Data Protection.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with regulatory and legal stakeholders within the organisation.
General Requirements:
- Experience in a cross-functional legal role is desirable.
- Ability to make informed decisions within policy frameworks, even outside standard procedures.
- Strong communication skills with a need for tact and diplomacy in complex interactions.
- Team fit and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience.
- In-depth knowledge of the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors is essential.
- Quick to understand internal processes and procedures.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Experience or additional qualifications in competition law are desirable.
Competency Profile:
Business Competencies:
- Results Focus
- Business Awareness
- Problem Solving
People Competencies:
- Influencing and Winning Commitment
- Teamwork
