Director of Legal & Compliance

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