Legal Counsel

Dublin, IrelandHybrid2 days ago

Job description

At Flipdish, we're turning the tables in favour of independent restaurant and takeaway owners by offering them powerful, simple-to-use tech solutions backed by real human support. Everything we do is designed to make running a restaurant satisfyingly simple in a world that's anything but. ## About the role You'll be part of the team supporting Flipdish's mission to make running a restaurant satisfyingly simple. This role is a generalist role with an emphasis on two core regulatory mindset areas - employment law and data protection - alongside an interesting and varied mix of other legal work spanning corporate, M&A, IP and equity.. You'll partner closely with our People, Finance, Commercial, Product and Engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to provide pragmatic, risk-aware guidance, help shape internal processes, and ensure the business stays compliant. ## What you'll own - Lead employment law support across the business - Lead data protection compliance key data-protection processes. - Steward privacy policy and marketing compliance: maintain privacy policy updates and ensure direct marketing practices (including SMS compliance) are handled lawfully. - Maintain training and standards for key teams (People, Support, and others) so compliance is practical and repeatable. - Challenge poor decisions and propose better ways of working. Constructive challenge is a responsibility - prioritising harmony over truth or progress is a failure of responsibility. ## What success looks like - You are involved partner to the business who isn't confined to their legal swim lane - You take a proactive approach to employment-law and handle issues consistently, with timely and well-documented advice. - You ensure data subject requests are handled with clear legal triage, governance, and defensible timelines. - You strengthen our compliance culture through targeted training and practical guidance that teams can apply. - You own Companies Act compliance for our Irish entities alongside third party company secretarial support. - You scan for relevant legal changes that will impact our business and take a proactive approach to getting ahead of these. - You are a key part of the team managing our employee equity structure. - You are well known in the Commercial team for transacting partner contracts and triaging some novel customer queries. ### You'll thrive in this role if you - Have 3+ years PQE (qualified as a solicitor in Ireland). - Can demonstrate strong experience across employment law and practical risk management. - Have credible GDPR / data protection experience, including comfort engaging with regulators and leading privacy assessments. - Communicate clearly with non-lawyers, translate legal risk into actionable next steps, and manage sensitive situations with discretion. - Take high ownership: you don't wait to be told what to do. - Challenge poor decisions and propose better ways of working. - Embrace technology to augment your work and build efficient processes The following would help you stand out. - In-house experience in a tech / data-driven environment. - Experience with privacy policy governance, marketing compliance, and operational DSAR oversight. - Exposure to other EU regulatory areas (e.g., digital or accessibility-related compliance) where privacy intersects. ## What You Get We're a growing startup and we understand that amazing incentives will attract amazing talent. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer unparalleled opportunities for career growth. If you're smart, ambitious, and hard-working, we'll do whatever it takes to make you a Flipdisher! - Hub model (hybrid): a healthy blend of hub + home working (2 days per week from our Sandyford office) - Time off: 25 days annual leave + public holidays - Private healthcare - Pension: Retirement savings support (Ireland) - Team connection: regular team meet-ups and company events - Commuter supports: TaxSaver / travel schemes (where available)