Attorney - CONTRACT Rakuten International oversees 7 businesses with over 4,000 employees globally. The brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation in e-commerce, digital content, advertising, entertainment and communications, bringing the joy of discovery and access to more than 1 billion members across the world. Our teams deliver on the company’s mission to delight merchants and customers through innovation, optimism, and teamwork. Rakuten Advertising provides advertising technology and consumer insights to the world’s leading brands and retailers. Working with agencies and brands around the world, Rakuten Advertising unites technology, client strategy and consumer insights to deliver advertising experiences that drive increased brand awareness and marketing performance. With access to Rakuten’s diverse media properties and audiences, combined with an award-winning performance network and proprietary consumer research, Rakuten Advertising creates the right conditions to reach new customers and sustain long‑lasting loyalty. Are you a driven and adaptable legal professional seeking a challenging and growth‑oriented opportunity? We are looking for a Legal Counsel with excellent judgment and a practical, business‑focused mindset to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide strategic legal support to various teams in a fast‑paced environment. If you are a proactive, independent, and creative problem‑solver who thrives on contributing to a company's success, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic commercial and legal advice to internal teams (e.g., sales, client services, product, operations) on a variety of legal and compliance issues. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including master services agreements, confidentiality agreements, order forms, statements of work, RFPs, client contracts, partnership agreements, and vendor/supplier agreements. Conduct face‑to‑face negotiations with clients and partners. Advise on and draft privacy‑related documentation, such as privacy policies, and data sharing agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR). Monitor and analyse existing and proposed legislation and regulations (e.g., in privacy, contract, and advertising law) to ensure business compliance and provide sound commercial advice. Develop and deliver training to business teams on contract and compliance matters. Contribute to the development and improvement of internal policies and processes. Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities and proactively manage legal issues relevant to the industry. Qualifications Strong working knowledge of contract/commercial law and privacy. Significant experience negotiating commercial contracts with customers and partners. Experience advising cross‑functional teams. Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to non‑legal colleagues and customers. Organized, detail‑oriented, and a team player. Ability to take ownership of matters and have a solution‑focused approach. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage quick turnaround times. Sound and practical business judgment and ability to balance legal considerations with business objectives. Proactive, dynamic, and results‑driven self‑starter with strong attention to detail. Minimum Requirements UK Qualified lawyer with 4+ years of legal experience, including in‑house experience. Strong working knowledge of contract/commercial law and privacy. Significant experience negotiating commercial contracts with customers and partners. Experience advising cross‑functional teams. Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to non‑legal colleagues and customers. Organized, detail‑oriented, and a team player. Ability to take ownership of matters and have a solution‑focused approach. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage quick turnaround times. Sound and practical business judgment and ability to balance legal considerations with business objectives. Proactive, dynamic, and results‑driven self‑starter with strong attention to detail. Five Principles for Success Always improve, Always Advance – Only be satisfied with complete success – Kaizen. Passionately Professional – Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best. Hypothesize – Practice – Validate – Shikumika – Use the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in unknown territory. Maximize Customer Satisfaction – The greatest satisfaction for our teams is seeing their customers smile. Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! – Always be conscious of time – take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Rakuten Advertising by 2x. Get notified about new Contract Attorney jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading global e-commerce firm is seeking a driven Attorney for its Dublin office. The role involves providing strategic legal support to various teams, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and advising on compliance issues, particularly in data privacy. The ideal candidate is a UK Qualified lawyer with over 4 years of experience, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. #J-18808-Ljbffr
