67 jobs for "Senior Counsel, Corporate & M&A"

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Description
Apple's Corporate Law Group is looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel, based in Cork, Ireland, to lead corporate law, corporate governance and entity management for Apple in EMEA, with a particular focus on Irish holding and operating companies. In this role, you will provide substantive corporate legal advice, manage entity lifecycle events, and design, operationalise and maintain board-level governance frameworks. You'll partner closely with Finance, Government Affairs, broader Legal teams, and external counsel on a wide range of complex corporate legal and governance matters.
","responsibilities":"Advise on Irish and international corporate law matters.
Draft, implement and maintain board-level governance frameworks (including for emerging regulations), leading cross-functional alignment and end-to-end board approval processes. Coordinate director briefings and support periodic evaluations of governance roles and responsibilities.
Oversee company secretarial compliance, including board and shareholder meetings/resolutions, corporate filings, and statutory registers, ensuring records and controls meet best practice and regulatory expectations.
Act as a trusted legal advisor to Finance, Legal, and Government Affairs teams, advising on corporate structures and governance, and proactively anticipating regulatory and corporate compliance obligations.
Manage external legal counsel and corporate service providers, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective legal and company secretarial support.
Leverage AI and legal technologies to drive efficiency and innovation in corporate legal workflows and compliance processes.

Preferred Qualifications
In-house legal experience at a multinational technology company and/or extensive experience at a top-tier law firm's corporate practice, focusing on Irish and international corporate law and governance matters.
Experience leading subsidiary reorganisations and statutory audits and liaising with regulators (e.g., the Irish Companies Registration Office).
Collaborative, curious, commercially minded and proactive, with a strong interest in technology and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical business guidance.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent law degree from an accredited university.
Qualified lawyer with 8+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate law and governance, legal entity management, and statutory compliance, ideally with expertise in Irish company law.
Proven track record collaborating cross-functionally and across regions.

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