Head of Legal & Economics

About the role

The Head of Legal & Economics will lead a multidisciplinary team providing legal and economic advice across all NIS2 and CER functions. Embedded in ComReg’s Cybersecurity and Resilience Regulation Division, the role ensures that regulatory decisions are underpinned by robust legal and economic analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal and economic advice for supervision, enforcement and legislative development under the NIS2 and CER directives.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of legal advisors and economists, including recruitment, training and performance management.
• Assess and mitigate legal risk, propose legislative changes and advocate for new powers where needed.
• Coordinate with the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, Department of Justice, Department of Defence and other public bodies.
• Contribute to the development of cybersecurity and resilience policy and oversee governance, financial planning and budgeting for the division.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in Ireland with a current practising certificate.
• Extensive advisory and litigation experience, preferably in cybersecurity, digital infrastructure or related regulatory fields.
• Proven line‑management experience leading legal and economic professionals.
• In‑depth knowledge of EU cybersecurity and resilience legislation (NIS, NIS2, CER, DORA, GDPR).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with economists on regulatory assessments.

What we offer

• Salary €110,955.52 per annum.
• Hybrid working environment in Dublin city centre.
• 28 days annual leave plus fully paid maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• Income protection, pension scheme, wellbeing programme and employee assistance.
• Travel tax saver, Cycle to Work scheme and access to a sports and social club.