About Your New Employer:
A leading construction and engineering company with a strong presence across Ireland and internationally. Known for its commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence, the organisation is at the forefront of delivering complex, high-profile projects in a collaborative and inclusive environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a trusted name in the industry in a key legal support role.
About Your New Job:
You’ll join the in-house legal and compliance team as a Legal Executive, playing a pivotal role in supporting the legal function across procurement, contracts, compliance, and governance. This role offers the chance to work directly with senior leadership and project teams, gaining exposure to strategic operations within a fast-paced construction environment.
What You Will Do:
- Support the legal department in procurement processes, contract negotiation, and compliance with legal and regulatory matters
- Assist with the review, drafting, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements (RIAI, JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
- Provide corporate governance and compliance support to the board, executive team, and committees
- Maintain effective communication with internal teams, clients, and external advisors
- Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and track action items
- Stay abreast of legal and regulatory changes relevant to the construction sector
- Support document management, legal correspondence, and internal governance processes
- Uphold strict confidentiality and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Who You Are:
- Professionally qualified Legal Executive or third-level qualification in a related field
- 3–5+ years’ post-qualification experience in a legal executive or similar role
- Strong grounding in construction and commercial law
- Comfortable working with standard form contracts (e.g., RIAI, JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
- Skilled in contractual risk assessment, drafting, and legal analysis
- Strong communication, negotiation, and file management skills
- A collaborative team player who can also work autonomously
- Membership of IILEX (The Irish Institute of Legal Executives) advantageous
- Commercially minded with a practical understanding of construction operations
What’s On Offer:
- A key in-house role at a highly respected construction group
- Exposure to strategic legal and commercial work across major projects
- A collaborative environment where legal supports are truly embedded in the business
- Opportunities for career progression and innovation
- A strong commitment to inclusion, safety, and continuous professional development
What’s Next:
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button or call me, Jack McBrinn, on +353 1 474 4645.
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