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Senior Manager, Legal Counsel

ICON Public Limited Corporation

Senior Manager, Legal Counsel Location: Leopardstwon, Dublin 18 At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. As a global provider of drug development solutions...

Senior Manager, Legal Counsel

Location: Leopardstwon, Dublin 18

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business but that doesn't mean we can't have fun whilst we do it.

With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry!

Are you one of them?

At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for an expert Lawyer to join the team in our Global HQ in Dublin 18.

ICON's Legal team has been recognised by the GC Powerlist as one of the best in-house teams in Ireland.

The Role

As Senior Manager, Legal Counsel your primary focus is to provide support and guidance to ICON's commercial business group.Negotiate a wide range of general client and vendor commercial contracts (e.g. confidentiality agreements, services agreements, agency agreements, distribution agreements, and software license agreements, master services agreements, work orders & change orders)Manage various legal projects to completion in an efficient and effective manner and partner with internal stakeholders in the business for input and support in such projects.Manage and prioritize workload in relation to timelines and client submissions.Identify inefficiencies in day-to-day operations and make recommendations for process improvements.Advise on corporate and compliance issues and any other legal matters that arise in the day to day operation of the business.Engage and liaise with external counsel (managing and minimizing costs to the extent possible).Providing guidance and support to junior members of the team.Undertake other reasonably related duties (including administrative tasks) as may be assigned from time to time.

What you needQualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE in commercial contract negotiations preferably in an in-house role.Previous experience in commercial law and/or commercial contracts essential.Ability to independently evaluate complex legal concepts/issues and provide commercially focused pragmatic solutions in simple language on all communication mediums to the business.Ability to dispense direct and actionable feedback to business stakeholders at all levels tactfully.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly assess potential for risk and opportunity.An ability to work across varying levels of seniority.Proven team player with demonstrated leadership, analytical and consultation skills.Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and present concise commercial conclusions and recommendations to the business.Strong intrapersonal, organization and time management skills.Strong influencing style, articulate and confident.Self-starter with the ability to work under their own initiative with a very strong work ethic.Excellent attention to detail with excellent drafting skills.Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and/or tight timelines in a fluid/fast-paced, highly collaborative, team environment.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across business functions.Professional demeanor and ability to work and communicate at all levels within the organization.Proven discretion, tact and probity in handling confidential and sensitive information.Superior English written and oral communication skills.

Why join us?

Other than working with an outstanding team of ambitious people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Senior Manager, Legal Counsel, you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to improve your skillset. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we sincerely care about our people and their success.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

EOE race/colour/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/vet/national origin

Job posted: 2020-08-08

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