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Wallace Corporate Counsel LLP is seeking a talented and commercially minded Solicitor to join their Commercial Contracts team on a permanent basis. This is a broad and varied role, offering the opportunity to advise a diverse client base on a wide spectrum of commercial agreements.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior colleagues, managing their own caseload while contributing to complex, high-value matters. The role offers genuine client contact from day one and the opportunity to develop expertise across a variety of sectors and industries.

The role will involve advising clients on a broad range of commercial contracts, including:

Commercial Contracts (General)

- Supply of goods and services agreements

- Master services agreements and framework agreements

- Agency, distribution and reseller agreements

- Outsourcing and managed services contracts

- Consultancy and professional services agreements

- Terms and conditions (B2B and B2C) Technology and IT

Contracts

- SaaS, cloud-based and software licensing agreements

- IT services and managed services agreements

- Software development and app development agreements

- Systems integration and implementation contracts

- Service level agreements and maintenance contracts

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

- IP licensing and commercialisation agreements

- IP assignment agreements

- Co-development and collaboration agreements involving IP ownership and licensing

- IP indemnities and warranties in commercial agreements

- Trade mark and brand licensing

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

- Manufacturing agreements and contract manufacturing arrangements

- Procurement contracts and supply chain agreements

- Logistics, warehousing and fulfilment agreements

- Product development and R&D agreements

Key responsibilities

- Managing your own portfolio of commercial matters, with appropriate partner supervision on complex transactions.

- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts across sectors.

- Advising clients on day-to-day operational agreements through to high-value strategic projects.

- Delivering commercially focused, practical and pragmatic advice tailored to client needs.

- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, with a view to becoming a trusted adviser.

- Supporting partners and senior colleagues on larger and multi-disciplinary matters.

- Contributing to business development initiatives, including client pitches and thought leadership.

- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team as appropriate.

Candidate requirements 

The successful candidate will have:

- Approximately 3 years' post qualification experience as a qualified solicitor (or equivalent experience), with a strong background in commercial contracts.

- Solid practical experience in technology, IPR and/or manufacturing-related contracts.

- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with strong attention to detail.

- A commercially minded, practical approach to legal advice.

- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

- The ability to manage a varied caseload and competing deadlines effectively.

- Confidence in dealing directly with clients and building long-term advisory relationships.

Personal attributes

- Proactive, motivated and commercially aware.

- A confident and effective communicator, both written and oral.

- A collaborative team player who can also work independently.

- Committed to delivering high-quality client service and continuous professional development.

- An interest in innovation, legal technology and the evolving commercial and regulatory landscape.

What they offer

- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

- Hybrid and flexible working arrangement (combination of office and home working)

- High-quality, varied work across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.

- Genuine client contact and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships from an early stage.

- Structured career development, training and mentoring.

- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture. 

If you wish to apply for this role, please email a CV and cover letter to: info@corporatecounsel.ie 

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