Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience
Senior leadership in commercial law or multinational organization
Expertise in regulated sectors like energy preferred
The role leads a team of over sixty people and manages external legal expertise to deliver best-in-class legal services across the ESB Group
Job Summary
The role leads a team of over sixty people and manages external legal expertise to deliver best-in-class legal services across the ESB Group.
As the principal legal adviser, the incumbent provides strategic guidance to the Board and Executive Committee on complex legal and regulatory matters.
The position is central to ensuring ESB meets its legal commitments while delivering the Group's Net Zero strategy.
Matching Summary
The role leads a team of over sixty people and manages external legal expertise to deliver best-in-class legal services across the ESB Group.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience
Senior leadership in commercial law or multinational organization
Expertise in regulated sectors like energy preferred
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation abilities
Ability to provide strategic advice to Board and Executive Committee
Nice-to-have
Experience in regulated sectors such as energy
Proven track record in managing external legal panels
Values-led decision-making and high ethical standards
Experience with Net Zero strategy implementation
Stakeholder engagement skills with regulators
Key Requirements
Qualified lawyer status required
Significant post-qualification experience at senior level
Right to work in Republic of Ireland mandatory
Psychometric assessment required during recruitment