Manager, Legal Counsel

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

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Assisting with and managing other special corporate projects to completion in an efficient 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

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

Competitive base salary and performance related incentives

Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable

Retirement and pension plans

Life assurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources

Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.