Regulatory and Commercial Solicitor

ABOUT THE FIRM

Barden is working with Big 4 accounting firm to identify a solicitor to join its in-house legal team.

This best-in-class team comprises of experienced commercial, data protection and regulatory solicitors who provide market focused commercial legal support, offering pragmatic and business-oriented solutions.

*Working on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in Dublin office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Legal the successful candidate will work across both Regulatory and Commercial Contracting. Day to day you will:

• Drive legal risk management of regulatory change and implementation in all matters affecting the firm, such as AML, Company law & general EU Financial Services focused regulation
• Support and advise on applicable regulatory requirements including on the regulatory aspects of new service lines or network initiatives
• Provide regulatory advice to internal client support teams including HR, Finance & Risk
• Contribute to stakeholder management of the firm’s relationships with key regulators
• Help to deliver team and departmental objectives, participating in the development of processes, policies and procedures and preparing and delivering training and presentations
• Support and contribute to the commercial contracting team on larger commercial reviews ( approx. 30% of role)

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified Solicitor (ideally qualified in Ireland) with 3-5 years’ PQE
• Ideally with previous in-house legal experience, and at least from a commercial law firm, in Ireland or the United Kingdom
• Background in financial services regulation
• Excellent stakeholder management/business partnering skills