Senior Legal Counsel

Flipdish

. Lead employment law support across the business .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment law and data protection compliance, with a strong focus on GDPR, privacy policy governance, and risk management. Capable of providing clear legal guidance and managing sensitive situations while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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5+ Years PQEQualified Solicitor In IrelandGDPR / Data Protection ExperienceEmployment Law ExpertiseIn-House Experience In Tech / Data-Driven Environment

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Hard Skills

Employment LawData Protection ComplianceGDPRPrivacy Policy GovernanceRisk ManagementLegal GuidanceContract ManagementData Subject Access Request (DSAR) OversightRegulatory EngagementCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationDiscretionHigh OwnershipInitiativeProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Companies Act CompliancePrivacy AssessmentsDirect Marketing ComplianceEmployee Equity StructureCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead employment law support across the business
Lead key data protection compliance processes
Maintain privacy policy updates and ensure direct marketing practices, including SMS compliance, are lawful
Maintain training and standards for People, Support, and other key teams
Provide pragmatic, risk-aware legal guidance and shape internal processes
Ensure data subject requests are handled with clear legal triage, governance, and defensible timelines
Own Companies Act compliance for Irish entities alongside third-party company secretarial support
Monitor relevant legal changes and proactively prepare the business
Help manage the employee equity structure
Transact partner contracts and triage novel customer queries
Partner with People, Finance, Commercial, Product, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

~5+ years PQE
Qualified as a solicitor in Ireland
Strong experience across employment law and practical risk management
GDPR / data protection experience, including engaging with regulators and leading privacy assessments
Ability to communicate clearly with non-lawyers and translate legal risk into actionable next steps
Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion
High ownership and initiative
Willingness to challenge poor decisions and propose better ways of working
Embraces technology to augment work and build efficient processes
In-house experience in a tech / data-driven environment would help you stand out
Experience with privacy policy governance, marketing compliance, and operational DSAR oversight would help you stand out
Exposure to other EU regulatory areas would help you stand out

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave + public holidays
Private healthcare
Pension / retirement savings support (Ireland)
Equity (ESOP) share options
Regular team meet-ups and company events
TaxSaver / travel schemes (where available)
Hybrid hub + home working