Senior Legal Counsel - Risk & Compliance

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

What you'll do

Compliance

• Partner with the Compliance Officer to drive and continuously monitor and enhance our overarching Compliance Management System, acting as a key point of contact for Compliance Responsibles across business departments.


• Take ownership of core compliance programmes within the Legal & Compliance Department, including Anti-Corruption/Anti-Fraud, Antitrust, Business Partner Compliance, Grocery Regulations (UTP Regulation).


• Develop, champion and deliver business-wide compliance training, provide expert guidance on complex compliance matters, and lead or contribute to investigation of potential compliance breaches.

Operational Risk Management

• Lead and moderate regular risk workshops with business departments, critically assessing operational risks and advising on the development of robust risk-mitigating measures.


• Oversee and manage the operational risk management processes (2nd Line of Defence), monitor the implementation of agreed measures and conduct the risk reporting to the Board of Directors.

Legal Counsel & Regulatory Advisory

• Provide comprehensive advice to business departments on the areas Antitrust, Anti-Bribery, Supply Chain/Business Partner Compliance, and UTP regulation).


• Monitor, analyse and interpret emerging EU and local legislation, actively guiding business units on the operational implementation of these legal requirements.


• Collaborate with the wider Legal & Compliance team by taking ownership of defined, project-based commercial initiatives, or providing surge capacity when team demands are high.

What you'll need

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in Ireland.


• 3-5 years PQE in a legal role (in-house commercial experience preferential).


• Experience also in the Northern Ireland would be advantageous.


• German is an advantage, but not a necessity.

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €85,000 rising to €111,000 after 4 years


• Company car or car allowance


• 25 days holidays per annum


• Private employee medical insurance


• Company pension


• Flexible start and finish times


• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member


• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development


• Excellent opportunities for career progression


• Dynamic work environment


• Modern office facility with free parking


• On-site gym and canteen


• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme


• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week


• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief or political opinion.