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Senior Legal Counsel – Research & Development (Permanent | Dublin)
We're supporting a global technology leader in hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to join their expanding Research & Development division in Ireland.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to play a key role in supporting complex, cutting-edge innovation projects — spanning commercial, IP, compliance, and employment law — within a multinational, fast-paced environment.
What you'll do:
You'll act as a trusted legal partner to R&D and management teams, advising on:
- Commercial and research-related contracts (procurement, partnerships, collaboration agreements, NDAs, licensing, etc.)
- Intellectual Property and data privacy matters
- Employment and compliance issues, including anti-bribery, data protection, and export control
- Drafting and reviewing key agreements, and helping shape best practice across the business
- Delivering internal legal training and contributing to group-wide legal initiatives
What we're looking for:
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with
5+ years' PQE
in Ireland (private practice or in-house) - Strong grounding in
commercial and IP law
(experience with patents, copyright, trade secrets, and licensing is ideal) - Clear, practical communication style — able to translate legal risk into business language
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating across international teams
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset with a solid grasp of corporate and statutory compliance
Preferred (not essential):
- Experience with research partnerships between academia and industry
- Familiarity with data protection, export control, or real estate matters
- Previous in-house or cross-border legal experience
Location:
Dublin City Centre – Office-based role (with flexible arrangements for the right candidate)
If you're an experienced legal professional looking to make an impact in a
global R&D environment
where innovation meets real-world application, we'd love to hear from you.
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