Associate Legal Counsel

About the role

We are looking for an Associate Legal Counsel to join Glanbia’s Group Legal team in Citywest, Dublin. Working on a hybrid basis, you will gain broad in‑house experience across commercial contracts, corporate transactions and advisory work in a fast‑paced multinational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements such as supply, purchase, distribution, licensing, lease and non‑disclosure agreements.
• Advise on enforcement of contractual terms, including termination, exclusivity, restrictive covenants and warranty/indemnity claims.
• Support senior legal colleagues on corporate and M&A matters, including internal restructurings, legal due diligence, confidentiality agreements and heads of terms.
• Provide practical advice on data protection, privacy, AI governance, ESG requirements, competition law, anti‑money laundering and selected employment matters.
• Assist with dispute resolution, manage external counsel and advise on intellectual property protection and infringement issues.
• Contribute to the ongoing update of company policies, legal precedents and deliver training to internal business units.

Required profile

• Recently qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent with 1‑2 years of experience in‑house or at a large/mid‑tier law firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiating and communication skills.
• Solid commercial contracts experience in a dynamic environment.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical approach to problem‑solving and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Required skills

• Commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Corporate and M&A legal support.
• Data protection, privacy and compliance knowledge.
• Intellectual property advisory.
• Dispute management and external counsel coordination.

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time role with hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to develop commercial judgment and risk‑management skills.
• Exposure to senior legal leaders and cross‑functional business stakeholders.