Legal & Compliance Specialist

About the role

The organisation is seeking an experienced Legal & Compliance Specialist to provide temporary support to its Legal and Compliance function in Dublin. The role will work closely with the Legal & Compliance Director, offering practical legal advice across multiple European jurisdictions as the business expands.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Legal & Compliance Director with a broad range of legal and compliance activities.
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on company law and commercial matters across several European countries.
• Support corporate governance and entity management in various jurisdictions.
• Drive compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external legal counsel when needed.
• Conduct legal research and deliver clear, business‑focused recommendations.
• Collaborate with HR and local advisers on employment‑related legal matters.
• Help implement legal processes and documentation as the organisation enters new markets.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of multi‑jurisdictional law and employment law.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, or other multinational organisations is desirable.
• Familiarity with GDPR and broader compliance frameworks.

Required skills