General Counsel Location: Belfast City Centre (Hybrid Working Available)
Legal & Compliance
MCS Group is proud to be working with a global technology-led organisation to recruit a General Counsel for their growing Belfast office. This is a senior, strategic legal position covering a broad range of responsibilities across commercial contracting, compliance, data protection, and IP. The role provides an exciting opportunity to influence legal and operational decision-making in a fast-paced, international business environment.
Commercial Contracts: Lead the review, negotiation, and approval of customer, OEM, supplier, and partner contracts.
Legal Advisory: Provide in-house legal advice across areas including employment, litigation, property leases, and corporate governance.
Compliance & GDPR: Oversee GDPR and data privacy compliance across the organisation and support the Information Security Group.
IP Management: Protect and manage intellectual property including trademarks, software licensing, and confidential information.
Risk Management: Proactively identify legal risks and support senior stakeholders with pragmatic, solution-oriented advice.
Extensive experience in commercial legal roles, ideally in-house.
Strong understanding of contracts, data protection (GDPR), and intellectual property.
Ability to manage multiple legal disciplines and work independently.
Background in technology or software sectors.
Experience dealing with international legal matters or cross-border transactions.
Prior experience working as sole legal counsel or in a lean legal team.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Supportive team culture and professional development opportunities.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Samuel Neilly, Legal Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group, on 02896935502.