Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €3 billion, 14,758km national gas network, supplying reliable energy to more than 720,000 homes and businesses. The network delivers more than 30% of the country’s total energy and 40% of its electricity generation.
We are dedicated to achieving net zero and advancing the energy transition through integrated planning and collaboration with the energy industry. To realise our vision and to be at the heart of Ireland’s energy future, we are committed to transforming our network to achieve net zero carbon emissions onboarding biomethane and green hydrogen.
We have a proud legacy, and our values guide how we work every day - drawing on our experience, doing what’s right for each other and our communities, and staying energised for the change ahead.
When you join Gas Networks Ireland, you become part of an organisation that invests in its people. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing in a workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 30th April 2026, and applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
The Role
The Supply Chain team is responsible for the procurement of goods and services to support the business of Gas Networks Ireland. Supply Chain is supported by the legal team in respect of contracts and procurement matters.
Reporting to a senior Supply Chain Lawyer on the legal team, the Supply Chain Lawyer will be working on a wide variety of agreements to procure goods and services. The Supply Chain Lawyer should ideally have a working knowledge of procurement legislation and strong commercial contract law experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Supporting the legal team and the business of Gas Networks Ireland in providing in-house
legal advice for all Supply Chain contract and procurement matters, including construction
contracts.
• Drafting, negotiating, reviewing and updating various tender documents, standard form and
bespoke contracts.
• Managing and supporting third party specialists, including external lawyers to deliver required
business outcomes.
• Identifying areas of potential legal risk, developing reporting structures in relation to those
risks and conducting reviews where required.
• Promoting legal awareness and communicating to the business when legal input should be
sought.
• Delivering in-house training on areas of interest to the wider business.
• Monitoring relevant construction, contracts law and procurement legislative changes and
case-law affecting the conduct of the company’s business.
• Ensuring that continuing professional development is maintained and that professional
knowledge remains current, by participating in appropriate training / courses / seminars.
• Attendance at various internal committees related to contract approvals.
• Other duties as required from time-to-time.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Qualified Solicitor with circa 5 years post qualification experience, including at least 2 years in commercial contracts – experience of construction and/or health and safety laws advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of public procurement procedures and legislation desirable.
• Knowledge of standard form construction contracts and legislation desirable.
• Ability to deal confidently and professionally on day-to-day issues and handle complex issues with limited supervision.
• Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
• Solution-orientated, i.e. ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than a purely 'academic' approach to legal issues.
• Ability to set own high standards of performance
Equal Opportunities Employer
Gas Networks Ireland is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Through our ibelong framework, we work to ensure that everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute.
We welcome applications from all suitably experienced candidates, regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the Traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or disability.
We also value diverse career journeys and warmly welcome candidates returning to the workforce or bringing non-linear experience, including transferable skills gained through life and professional pathways.
If you require any reasonable accommodations at any stage, please contact us at recruit@gasnetworks.ie and we will support you to ensure a positive and equitable candidate experience.
We offer hybrid working arrangements to help you balance work and life, and to support you in bringing your best to the organisation.
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