In-House Counsel

Are you a talented In-House Counsel searching for a role where you can make a real difference?

Ifac is building for the future. We are seeking a talented In-house counsel to guide our teams and ensure legal compliance across a variety of high impact projects. This role comes with flexible/remote working options.

About Ifac:

Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, and agribusiness sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms.

Our Purpose:

Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive.

Our Ambition:

With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector.

The Role

The successful candidate will be a key member of our team responsible for managing and executing an array of business critical legal compliance related activities. Working closely with our specialist, support, Practice teams, and our external legal team to provide vital legal expertise.

Our Ideal Candidate will be:

• Intelligent and energetic with the highest standard of integrity.
•  Creative with a solutions driven approach.
•  A team player with a growth mindset and a commitment to excellence.
• Hold a suitable legal qualification – ideally a qualified Solicitor with an interest in HR.

And will have:

• An eye for detail.
• Strong organization skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A passion for helping people.

Key Responsibilities:

Employment

• Providing pragmatic counselling and support to our HR Team and the business on all aspects of day-to-day employment issues.
• Drafting and reviewing employment-related documents, contracts, policies, and correspondence. Proactively identifying and assessing legal risks and opportunities.
• Providing support for corporate transactions, including due diligence related to employment matters.
•  Developing and delivering training to employees on a variety of employment law topics.

Data Protection

Overseeing the Data Protection Governance Framework to support compliance with applicable data protection laws including the GDPR.

• Informing and advising the business on its obligations under data protection laws, as they impact its activities across business units including marketing, customer services, HR.
• Implementing and monitoring data protection policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that records of processing are kept up to date.
• Participating in new business projects and initiatives to ensure that relevant privacy and data protection considerations and resulting risks form core parts of all strategic planning discussions, and decisions.
• Working closely with business units in reviewing and signing off Data Protection Impact Assessments, Data Transfer Risk Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments, and other privacy risk assessments and agreeing appropriate mitigating actions with product owners.
• Identification of new and emerging data protection legislation and risks, ensuring business awareness of requirements and assist in developing implementation plans.
• Carrying out periodic data protection audits of data processing.

Risk and Compliance

Promoting best practice in the area of risk and compliance, which will include, but not be limited to

• Engagement Letters and Terms of Business.
• Drafting and reviewing Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements including software agreements.
• Anti-Money laundering.
• Business Acceptance/Conflicts.
• Professional and Ethical considerations – Code of Conduct.
• Data Protection.
• Ethical Walls and Information Barriers.
• Monitoring developments in non-financial regulatory matters.
• Overseeing and updating the Firm's Risk Register.
• Supporting the Risk Partner in the setting of risk and compliance strategy, risk assessment and corporate governance.
• Drafting and reviewing policies for our website.
• Assisting in the Implementation of a programme to improve the Firm's standards of file management and archiving.
• Implementing and overseeing the improvement in housekeeping standards across the Firm.
• Consulting with our external solicitors.

Commercial Property

• Oversee all aspects of commercial property transactions, from acquisitions and disposals to lease agreements and property management.
• Provide legal counsel on property law matters, offering advice on complex transactions, planning, and development projects.
• Review and draft property contracts, licenses, and related legal documents.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support property-related business initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements related to commercial property, including zoning, environmental, and health and safety regulations.
• Manage and mitigate risks related to property holdings, ensuring efficient handling of disputes and liaising with external counsel where needed.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Lead the legal review process for M&A transactions, providing strategic insight and oversight on legal risks, structures, and documentation.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on potential acquisitions, identifying and addressing legal and compliance issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align M&A initiatives with business objectives and ensure seamless integration.
• Advise on structuring, negotiation, and drafting of key agreements such as asset purchase agreements, share purchase agreements, and joint ventures.
• Assist with post-transaction integration, supporting contractual obligations, and ensuring compliance with ongoing regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of M&A trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes to inform business strategy.

Rewards:

Our In-House Counsel’s package will include; market-leading salary, performance related bonus, remote working, substantial employer pension contribution, paid mobile phone, paid professional subscriptions, CPD allowance, and continuous training and development.

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