Manager, Legal Counsel

Manager, Legal Counsel - Office Hybrid (60% office-based) in Leopardstown, Dublin 18

What you will be doing:

• Advising on mergers and acquisitions, investments and other strategic transactions at all stages, from performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating term sheets and transaction documentation, and supporting closing transactions and post-closing integration
• Providing legal support on debt financing transactions, e.g. term loans, revolving credit facilities, bond issuances and ongoing advice on debt documents following completion
• Advising on and managing internal reorganisations in multiple jurisdictions, which remains ongoing in connection with ICON's 2021 acquisition of PRA Health Sciences
• Assisting with and managing other special corporate projects to completion in an efficient manner and with a team-oriented approach
• Drafting and assisting with the preparation of related board and committee meeting materials
• Engaging and liaising with external advisors across multiple jurisdictions
• Collaborating with ICON's corporate development, finance, treasury, HR and tax teams sometimes across multiple jurisdictions
• Managing and prioritizing workload to comply with stakeholder deadlines

What you will need:

• Qualified lawyer (4-6 years PQE)
• M&A, corporate and banking transaction and reorganization experience working in-house or for a law firm
• Self-starter with the ability to work under their own initiative with a strong work ethic
• Strong organizational and time-management ability
• First rate attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines, manage multiple projects and deliver under pressure to a high standard
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across business functions and communicate in a professional manner at all levels within the organization
• Good business, risk awareness and problem solving skills with the ability to act/think strategically, logically and commercially
• Proven team player with demonstrated analytical and communication skills
• Trustworthy, discreet and tactful while handling confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to manage external counsel across multiple jurisdictions to ensure transactional deadlines are met
• Ambition to grow within legal team over time

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24 hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here