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Country/Region:  IE
Reference No.:  616121

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. 

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

We are seeking a detail oriented, strategic and highly motivated Director of Legal and Compliance. The Director of Legal and Compliance will be responsible for the Legal & Compliance national department with the Compliance & Risk Management, Data Protection, Legal Services and Insurance sections. The Director of Legal and Compliance will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

What you'll do

  • Lead the Legal and Compliance team in line with company principles and values

  • Encourage the personal and professional development of the team 

  • Advise on all legal matters 

  • Assist in contract negotiations and drafting and reviewing contracts

  • Administer, maintain, review and update relevant registrations and records applicable to Lidl under company law

  • Work on claims of insurance cases with the insurance team

  • Ensure effective communication with all business functions, indicating potential for improvement and developing measures

  • Ensuring implementation of international standards and specifications

  • Point of contact for all business functions in Ireland/Northern Ireland and the Board of Directors

  • Managing and monitoring compliance with applicable data protection legislation and internal data protection guidelines 

  • Coordinating and supporting all departments in the introduction of compliance checks and measures

  • Corporate Governance 

  • Plan and manage department costs for legal services and insurance

What you'll need

  • Qualified Solicitor in Irish law with experience in UK law an advantage 

  • 5+ years experience in a similar role

  • Previous experience managing a team is essential 

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills 

  • Comprehensive analytical skills

  • Strong level of resilience, assertiveness and decisiveness 

  • Ability to drive the business strategy in a fast-paced environment 

  • Full clean driver’s license is required

  • German language skills are highly beneficial

What you'll receive

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 holidays per annum
  • Company pension
  • Private employee medical insurance
  • Company car
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Initial training and on-going development
  • Dynamic work environment
  • Modern office facility with free parking
  • On-site gym and canteen
  • Up to 2 days remote working per week (optional)
  • Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

     

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