Tomkins is recruiting fully qualified European Patent Attorneys to expand their established patent team. Tomkins offers the chance to join the trusted European IP partner for the world’s biggest technology companies and best-known brands, a firm consistently ranked as no. 1 for patent prosecution in Ireland. 

Our top tier Engineering team are looking for a newly-qualified to 3 years PQE European and/or UK Patent Attorney with an Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Physics degree and solid patent prosecution experience, ideally in private practice. The ideal candidate will have specialised in the telecommunications field and thrive in a high performing yet engaging environment. The role offers a very high proportion of direct client work across various high tech disciplines from both local and international clients. 

Our award-winning Life Sciences team are also expanding and looking for a fully-qualified European Patent Attorney with 3 years+ PQE and a Biotechnology / Microbiology / Immunology / Biochemistry / Genetics background. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in patent prosecution, opposition and appeal, and will demonstrate a strong drive for business development. The role offers the opportunity to work on an enviable and diverse existing client portfolio from various research institutions, pharmaceutical leaders, and an established network of International associates, while growing/expanding one’s own portfolio. 

Both opportunities are in our head office in Dublin, however, successful candidates may combine remote and office-based work. 

For further information, please contact Ms. Lynn McManus (HR Manager). Applications in writing please with your Curriculum Vitae before Friday, 26  March 2021. 

Think Intellectual Property. Think Tomkins.

• Qualified Solicitor with 3- 8 years PQE in Ireland or common law jurisdiction.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Company law knowledge and strong technical ability
• Sound judgement based on strict attention to detail and accuracy
• Be a positive team player

• Ideally 2-6 years' Corporate PQE in a large or medium corporate law firm in Ireland or U.K
• Ideally commercial & technology experience gained within a large or medium sized corporate law firm.

Senior Immigration Specialist – 12 month Contract

My client, a large MNC has an amazing opportunity for an Immigration Specialist to join their team here in Ireland. You will be part of the larger immigration team who are based in the UK. This is a 12 month contract position, with the opportunity of possible extension.

The job:
• Directing team on Ireland immigration matters
• Revising changes to immigration law and policy.
• Liaising with teams to deliver effective mobility solutions
• Designing and implementing processes in line with immigration requirements and company conditions
• RTW check, minimum wage check, TUPE notification and M&A
• Visa/Permit cancellation and monitoring exit clearance
• High volume case management

The ideal candidate:
• 5 years’ + corporate immigration - compliance requirements/complex queries
• Irish immigration experience is required
• Experience in liaising with immigration authorities
• Stakeholder management

Please forward your CV if you would like to hear more about this job. Or call Philomena O’Reilly for a one to one confidential consultation on +353 (0)1 4744 671 email: poreilly@sigmar.ie
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• Driving and managing all aspects of the asset recovery strategy with the secured teams;
• Expertise and knowledge in seeking possession proceedings in the Circuit Court;
• Provide legal guidance to secured teams in relation to case management and regulatory queries;
• Liaise with external panel solicitors to ensure efficient management of instructions and ensuring all cases are progressing in line with agreed KPI's;
• Liaise with external panel firms to agree monthly reporting metrics and updating internal systems to reflect the management of cases;
• Developing, monitoring and reporting of litigation metrics on a weekly basis;
• Developing adequate measurement tools to ensure targets are being met;
• Oversight of panel of solicitors and management of performance and costs;
• Review and approve cases prior to issuing proceedings ensuring compliance with the CCMA before proceedings are issued;
• Providing input for improvements, standardisation and streamlining of current litigation practices and systems. Ensuring these changes are successfully implemented within the team;
• Assisting in all projects relating to litigation.

• Oversight of panel of solicitors and management of performance and costs;
• Litigation management, MI and reporting skills - 2+ years' minimum;
• Proven experience with managing large volume of litigation in a demanding legal and collections environment, in accordance with the requirements of the CPC, SME and Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears;
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and their current implementation;
• Proven ability to implement and manage processes;
• Excellent analytical skills and reporting skills;
• Excellent PC skills (use of database, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Excellent organisation and time management skills;
• Excellent communication skills.

In-House Lawyer | Banking | 3 years' PQE+

Have you several years’ practice experience and now feel like a move In-House is the next step in your Legal Career? Or are you coming from an in-house setting and ready for a new challenge?

Our client, a leading player in the Baking/FS industry are offering an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Lawyer to join their Legal team in Dublin City.

This is a 12mth fixed term contract role.

Title: In-House Lawyer | Commercial/M&A | 3 years' PQE+

Type: Contract

Location: Dublin

Role requirements:

• Providing legal support to the Dublin operation on general banking law.
• Mortgages and Commercial loans work.
• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Data Privacy/Protection work.
• Ad hoc Legal & Risk Management duties as required by the team.

The Person:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister;
• Minimum 2 years' PQE in-house or in practice.
• Banking law experience.

Interested in hearing more about this role?

If so, send your CV to Conor Hoey at Sigmar Recruitment.

Following your application for this specific role, Sigmar may contact you regarding other positions that we feel you may be suitable for. If you do not wish to be contacted about other opportunities please let us know. For further information please refer to the Privacy Statement on our website.

• Driving and managing all aspects of the asset recovery strategy with the secured teams;
• Expertise and knowledge in seeking possession proceedings in the Circuit Court;
• Provide legal guidance to secured teams in relation to case management and regulatory queries;
• Liaise with external panel solicitors to ensure efficient management of instructions and ensuring all cases are progressing in line with agreed KPI's;
• Liaise with external panel firms to agree monthly reporting metrics and updating internal systems to reflect the management of cases;
• Developing, monitoring and reporting of litigation metrics on a weekly basis;
• Developing adequate measurement tools to ensure targets are being met;
• Oversight of panel of solicitors and management of performance and costs;
• Review and approve cases prior to issuing proceedings ensuring compliance with the CCMA before proceedings are issued;
• Providing input for improvements, standardisation and streamlining of current litigation practices and systems. Ensuring these changes are successfully implemented within the team;
• Assisting in all projects relating to litigation.

• Oversight of panel of solicitors and management of performance and costs;
• Litigation management, MI and reporting skills - 2+ years' minimum;
• Proven experience with managing large volume of litigation in a demanding legal and collections environment, in accordance with the requirements of the CPC, SME and Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears;
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and their current implementation;
• Proven ability to implement and manage processes;
• Excellent analytical skills and reporting skills;
• Excellent PC skills (use of database, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Excellent organisation and time management skills;
• Excellent communication skills.

Job Title: Senior Commercial Legal Counsel – EMEA
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands or Dublin, Ireland

ServiceNow is changing the way people work. With a service-orientation toward the activities, tasks and processes that make up day-to-day work life, we help the modern enterprise operate faster and be more scalable than ever before.

We believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging are essential to who we are, how we’ll grow, and how we’ll innovate. We remain hungry and humble. We have high expectations, and a career at ServiceNow means challenging yourself to always be better. We’re disruptive. We work hard but try not to take ourselves too seriously. We are highly adaptable and constantly evolving. We are passionate about our product, and we live for our customers. We have high expectations and a career at ServiceNow means challenging yourself to always be better.

This is a new role on our growing Legal team. ServiceNow is seeking a talented, highly motivated, team player to serve at the Sr. Corporate Counsel level supporting enterprise sales for ServiceNow. This is a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position and is based in Dublin office. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and negotiate complex enterprise customer sales agreements that meet the company’s requirements under its policies, including those for risk tolerance, while working collaboratively with the business team, including various executives.
• Collaborate with finance, sales operations, deal desk, product operations, support, security and other business units at all levels throughout the organization to ensure that agreements adequately protect the company’s interests.
• Support the continuous improvement of standard forms of agreement and legal processes.
• Be a trusted business partner, responding in a timely and productive manner to requests from internal customers.
• Counsel internal customers regarding company policies, legal issues, and risk tolerance.
• Occasional travels in EMEA (focus on Germany/Alps) and to the US for customer and other business meetings.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• German law degree, or European law degree with strong experience in contracting under German law.
• 6+ years of relevant legal experience.
• In-house commercial contracting experience dealing with SaaS or software licensing transactions and supporting a sales organization
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, and a talent for non-confrontational, win-win negotiations
• Exceptional critical thinking abilities, who possesses strong business acumen and excellent business judgment; must be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and pivot between responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to distill complex issues clearly and communicate well both one-on-one and in groups, and in internal and external contexts
• Desire for close collaboration with sales and sales support to close deals efficiently, with a practical approach
• Proficient drafting and legal technical skills, with keen attention to detail
• German native speaker or fluent in German with near native skill. Proficiency degree in English. Working knowledge of an additional European language is an advantage.
• Firm understanding of revenue recognition principals

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and a professional atmosphere. This is a very collaborative and inclusive work environment where individuals strong on aptitude and attitude will have an opportunity to grow their professional careers through working with some of the most advanced technology and talented developers in the business.