Solicitor

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Remote Work Option

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Location

Job Details

Aturnae
Tá Grúpa EirGrid ar thús cadhnaíochta sa nuálaíocht i dtionscal an fhuinnimh, rud a chumasaíonn an t-aistriú i dtreo todhchaí chliste ísealcharbóin atá cumasaithe ag an teicneolaíocht.
Tá ról ríthábhachtach ag Grúpa EirGrid trí fhorbairt agus oibriú sábháilte na heangaí tarchurtha leictreachais in Éirinn agus tríd an Margadh Leictreachais Aonair uile-oileáin (SEM) mórdhíola a oibriú i gcomhar le SONI, a mhacasamhail i dTuaisceart Éireann. Tá idirnascairí faoi úinéireacht agus á n-oibriú ag an nGrúpa agus tá sé ainmnithe ag an Rialtas chun eangach tarchurtha amach ón gcósta na hÉireann a oibriú agus úinéireacht a bheith aige uirthi.
Tá Straitéis Ghrúpa EirGrid múnlaithe ag an athrú aeráide agus ag aistriú earnáil an leictreachais chuig fuinneamh in-athnuaite ísealcharbóin agus is éard atá inti sraith príomhspriocanna a bhfuil an cuspóir mar bhonn taca leo: ‘Claochlú an chórais chumhachta do na glúnta inár ndiaidh’.

An Deis Ghairme
Cuirfidh an tAturnae comhairle dlí ar fáil don ghnó, dírithe go príomha ar chúrsaí Soláthair, Tráchtála agus Conartha a théann i bhfeidhm ar an ngnó.
Mar bhall d'fhoireann Dlí Ghrúpa EirGrid, cuirfidh an tAturnae saineolas dlíthiúil, treoir agus tacaíocht ar fáil do Ghrúpa EirGrid i dtimpeallacht dhinimiciúil.
Tá an ról seo oiriúnach go hidéalach do ghairmí dlí a dtaitníonn leo a bheith ag obair leis an ngnó i dtimpeallacht ardfheidhmíochta agus faoi luas ar fud raon éagsúil cúrsaí dlí. Tá obair foirne riachtanach agus bainfidh sealbhóir an róil taitneamh as a bheith ag obair lenár bhfoirne ildisciplíneacha ar fud an Ghrúpa chun cuspóirí Ghrúpa EirGrid a bhaint amach go héifeachtach.

Príomhfhreagrachtaí

• Comhairle dlí a sholáthar do Ghrúpa EirGrid maidir le raon leathan cúrsaí casta Tráchtála, Conartha agus Soláthair a théann i bhfeidhm ar an ngnó.
• Comhairle, tacaíocht agus treoir dlí éifeachtach a sholáthar don ghnó, curtha in oiriúint chun freastal ar riachtanais an lucht féachana agus curtha i láthair i dteanga inrochtana is féidir le gach duine a thuiscint.
• Oibriú i gcomhar le foirne ildisciplíneacha chun saincheisteanna dlí, réitigh agus éifeachtúlachtaí a shainaithint.
• Comhairleoirí seachtracha dlí a threorú de réir mar is gá, agus caidreamh le comhairleoirí den sórt sin a bhainistiú d’fhonn luach ar airgead a uasmhéadú agus an riosca agus an costas foriomlán do Ghrúpa EirGrid a íoslaghdú.
• Páirt a ghlacadh i dtionscnaimh agus i gcruinnithe na foirne dlí agus luach a chur go réamhghníomhach leis an bhfoireann dlí agus leis an ngnó lena n-áirítear trí chur i láthair don ghnó ar bhealach spriocdhírithe agus dírithe ar bhonn tráchtála ar shaincheisteanna dlí.

Maidir leatsa

• Taithí ábhartha iarcháilíochta 2-4 bliana a fuarthas i bpríomhghnólacht dlí nó intí, laistigh den tionscal fuinnimh más féidir
• Cumas cruthaithe chun déileáil go héifeachtach le réimse leathan ábhar casta dlí a léiríonn taithí i réimsí an Dlí Soláthair, Conarthaí Tráchtála agus conarthaí Teicneolaíochta.
• Cuntas teiste cruthaithe maidir le hardualach oibre a eagrú agus a bhainistiú go réamhghníomhach agus
• An cumas breithiúnas fónta tráchtála agus dlíthiúil a sholáthar agus comhairle dlí a sholáthar i dtéarmaí soiléire agus gonta atá inrochtana ag an bhfaighteoir.
• Aird den scoth ar mhionsonraí le béim láidir tráchtála agus géire intinne gnó.
• Imreoir foirne ar féidir leo tacú le daoine eile agus a bheith coláisteach leo maidir le Straitéis agus cuspóirí cuideachta a sheachadadh.
• Spreagtar torthaí, tá siad an-eagraithe agus éifeachtúil agus tá ar a gcumas tosaíochtaí iomadúla a bhainistiú agus a áirithiú go gcomhlíontar spriocdhátaí go comhsheasmhach.
• Scileanna láidre cumarsáide agus idirphearsanta
• Beidh sé / sí in ann a bheith ag obair as a stuaim féin.

Táimid tiomanta don éagsúlacht agus don chuimsiú in Eirgrid. Aithnímid an neart a thagann as lucht saothair éagsúil a bheith againn agus an tábhacht a bhaineann le cultúr tacúil dár ndaoine uile chun a n-acmhainneacht a bhaint amach. Dearadh ár líonraí éagsúlachta agus cuimsithe chun cultúr cuimsitheach a chruthú a chuireann ar chumas ár ndaoine muintearas a mhothú ag an obair.
Mar fhostóir comhdheiseanna, cuirimid fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine ó gach cúlra. Cuirtear socruithe réasúnta ar fáil ag gach céim dár bpróiseas earcaíochta.

Solicitor
EirGrid Group is at the forefront of innovation in the energy industry, enabling the transition towards a low-carbon, technology-enabled smart future.
EirGrid Group plays a critical role through the development and safe operation of the electricity transmission grid in Ireland and through its operation of the wholesale all-island Single Electricity Market (SEM) in conjunction with SONI, its Northern Irish counterpart. The Group owns and operates interconnectors and has been designated by Government to operate and own Ireland’s offshore transmission offshore grid.
The EirGrid Group Strategy is shaped by climate change and the transition of the electricity sector to low-carbon, renewable energy and consists of a set of key goals underpinned by the purpose: ‘Transform the power system for future generations’.

The Opportunity
The Solicitor will provide legal advice to the business, primarily focused on Procurement, Commercial and Contractual matters affecting the business.
As a member of the EirGrid Group Legal team, the Solicitor will provide legal expertise, guidance and support to the EirGrid Group in a dynamic environment.
This role is ideally suited to a legal professional who enjoys working with the business in a high performing and fast-paced environment across a diverse range of legal matters. Teamwork is essential and the role holder will enjoy working with our multi-discipline teams across the Group to effectively deliver on the EirGrid Group objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of legal advice to the EirGrid Group on a wide range of complex Commercial, Contractual and Procurement matters affecting the business.
• Provision of effective legal advice, support and guidance to the business, tailored to meet the needs of the audience and presented in accessible language that can be understood by all.
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to identify legal issues, solutions and efficiencies.
• Instructing external legal advisors as required, and managing relationships with such advisors with a view to maximising value for money and minimising overall risk and cost to the EirGrid Group.
• Participating in legal team initiatives and meetings and proactively adding value to the legal team and business including by presenting to the business in a targeted and commercially focused manner on legal issues.

About You

• 2 – 4 years relevant Post Qualification Experience gained at a leading law firm or in-house, preferably within the energy industry
• Proven ability to effectively deal with a wide range of complex legal matters demonstrating experience in the areas of Procurement Law, Commercial Contracts and Technology contracts.
• Proven track record of proactively organising and managing high workload and
• Ability to provide sound commercial and legal judgment and to provide legal advice in clear and concise terms that is accessible to the recipient.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commercial focus and business acumen.
• Team player who can support and be collegiate with others in delivering company Strategy and objectives.
• Results driven, highly organised and efficient with an ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work on own initiative.

If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter. We want to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 19th September 2025

We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at Eirgrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.