Legal Associate Director - 12 Month FTC

About us  

At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for almost 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.    

At Davy, you are the difference.     

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.   

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.   

About the role  

An exciting opportunity has opened up in our Risk Team. In the role, the successful candidate will: 

• Supporting the Legal Team on management of legal issues arising in the business, including client engagement matters (contentious and non contentious), contract support and data protection issues and legal issues arising on key strategic growth projects (organic and inorganic);
• Advising internal stakeholders, including leadership from across the business, to ensure a co-ordinated response to legal and regulatory challenges and to assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations, corporate governance standards, and internal policies and procedures.
• Partnering with the business to advise on implementation of appropriate legal strategy across contentious and non-contentious matters;
• Identifying legal risk and suggesting alternatives or mitigation strategies that lead to optimal business solutions;
• Able to interact with, influence, advise and support key stakeholders at all levels across all parts of the business to ensure close alignment between Legal function and wider business areas;

• Support company secretarial in respect of corporate governance matters related to the above matters; and
• Working with and managing external legal counsel as necessary.

Requirements

About you   

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: 

• Qualified Solicitor with law degree or holds equivalent overseas professional legal qualification;
• At least 6+ years post qualification experience either with a top tier law firm or in-house;
• Wide experience in private practice and/or in-house in a range of disciplines is essential, with particular focus on financial regulation, pension, banking and finance, consumer law and contentious matters;
• Strong knowledge and experience of the Irish regulatory framework and regulatory engagement as well as experience in the financial services industry is preferred;
• Highest standard of ethics and professional integrity;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and having a proactive and confident approach advising C suite executives and board of an organization;
• Ability to independently, quickly and accurately assess legal, practical and business risks and to present this advice to non-legal leadership personnel concisely;
• Proven ability to successfully manage large scale projects and lead teams on complex matters; and
• Excellent multi-tasking,  organizational and negotiation skills.

Benefits

What we offer  

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.   

 Health and Wellbeing  

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.  

Reward and Recognition  

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.   

Growth and Development  

Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.  

Positive Workplace  

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.  

Values and Culture  

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.    

Important Information 

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.   

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.  

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.  

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.