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 read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

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

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