Job Description
Job Title: Legal Counsel, Ornua UK
Department: Legal Function
Reports to: REPORTS TO: Head of Legal, Group HQ (Dublin, Ireland)

Company Overview
Ornua is a dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of €3.4 billion. Ornua has a strong global team of 2,900 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 13 production facilities.
The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients.
Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands, including Kerrygold, Kerrygold Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO milk powders. Ornua Foods UK has a state-of-the-art cheese packing facility based in Leek, Staffordshire. It is the UK’s largest supplier of pre-packed hard cheese, supplying major UK food retailers, as well as wholesale, convenience and foodservice sectors.
Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies. Ornua Ingredients Europe, headquartered in Nantwich, Cheshire, and supported by a processing and NPD facility in Spain, is a leading supplier of innovative, high quality and nutritious cheese to leading food manufacturing, food service and QSR customers.
At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how they do business. As a company, we care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by an ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. The company has ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.

JOB SUMMARY:

We have an exciting opportunity for a 5+ PQE lawyer to join our dynamic, innovative and growing business. You will be a key player in managing all legal matters that arise within Ornua Foods UK and Ornua Ingredients Europe, including foreseeing and managing risk, supporting innovation, advising on marketing claims, implementing contracts and navigating legal challenges . You will also work collaboratively with the global legal team to support other international legal matters.
You will report to the Head of Legal for Ornua in Dublin .

Please refer the Job description for details