Esb Group Head Of Legal/general Counsel

Electricity Supply Board

Dublin, Ireland
On-site
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

Work Rights

Must have right to work in Republic of Ireland

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