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General Counsel

Coimisiún Na MeánDublin, Ireland

30+ days ago

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The General Counsel will ensure that Coimisiún na Meán's plans, activities and decisions are informed by high-quality solutions-focused assessments of legal issues and risks, so that the Commission can achieve its strategic objectives in the context of a novel legal framework.

As a very senior leader, the General Counsel will also contribute to organisational leadership, strategy development and governance taking into account relevant legal issues.

About the Division The Legal Services Division currently comprises three lawyers at Director and three at Assistant Director level, and a Legal Analyst.

It is planned to double the size of the team in coming months, with further growth likely as Coimisiún na Meán develops.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and oversee the Legal Services Division (LSD)
Establish processes and working arrangements that enable LSD staff and external legal advisers to contribute effectively to Coimisiún na Meán's strategy and work plan including prioritising work across the organisation.
Ensure the quality and usefulness of legal input
Oversee legal expenditure and high-profile legal work, including litigation
Represent Coimisiún na Meán externally as appropriate, including with Government Departments, other agencies and the European Commission
Contribute to organisational leadership and strategy development.

The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review.

Candidates must on or before 21st July 2025 be a qualified barrister or solicitor, or have an equivalent qualification from another EU Member State, or the UK

At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in a common law jurisdiction

Senior experience in public law in a regulatory context, gained either in private practice or as in-house counsel, and including litigation experience.

Experience of managing teams of experienced lawyers, assuring the quality of legal work and developing collaborative and effective ways of working, and in interacting with clients

Ability to evaluate and communicate legal risk to non-lawyers, and assist the organisation to find ways of achieving its strategic goals balancing legal risk

Experience of media law and law related to regulation of digital platforms

Experience of law generally applicable to Irish public bodies, such as FOI, lobbying etc

Experience instructing external solicitors and barristers

Key Information

This position is offered on a Permanent basis.

Full time, 35 hrs per week

Annual Leave : 30 days per annum

The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working.

Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.

Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.

For a full list of benefits see our website here

This position is graded at the Principal Officer Higher scale.

Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale, currently €112,974 with Director's allowance of €15,513.

Application Process If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit :

A CV (max 2 pages) and a Cover letter / personal statement (max 1 page) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position via HERE

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.

All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.

Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process

For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role, please contact

Please see the competencies below that will be assessed at interview stage for this competition.

Leadership & Strategic Direction Management and Delivery of Results Building Relationships & Communication Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values Selection Process The selection process will include : Shortlisting of candidates based on the information provided in their application, assessed against the specified criteria for the role.

A competency-based preliminary interview

A second-round interview for candidates successful in the first round, which may include a presentation or another practical exercise

The first interview will take place via MS Teams.

The second interview will be conducted in person at our Dublin office.

Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if required, during the recruitment process.

To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence please contact

Coimisiún na Meán is an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce which reflects modern Ireland.

We work to create a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunity and feels comfortable to be their authentic selves at work.

Closing Date : 21st July 2025, at 3pm

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