Legal Counsel (12-Month FTC) - Bright, Co. Meath - Ireland
Mared Roberts • September 12, 2025
Keane McDonald is delighted to partner exclusively with Bright, a leading provider of innovative software for accounting, payroll, tax and practice management. Bright is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join their team on a 12-month interim basis to cover maternity leave. This role offers excellent in-house experience within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
As Legal Counsel, you will provide commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of areas, with particular emphasis on mergers & acquisitions and drafting/negotiating commercial contracts. You will also support governance, compliance and risk management activities, while working closely with the executive team and internal departments such as HR. Key duties include:
• Advise on governance, policies, compliance and corporate matters
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements
• Maintain and update contract templates and legal documentation
• Support data privacy, employment law and risk management issues
• Liaise with external counsel as required
The ideal person
• Qualified in Ireland or the UK, with the ability to advise across both jurisdictions
• Corporate/commercial law experience - M&A, SaaS/software and data privacy (GDPR) exposure is advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver clear, practical advice
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, innovative company that values contribution and collaboration.
An excellent package plus hybrid working is offered. If you are interested, please contact Mared Roberts on 087 4492241 or mroberts@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.
All direct applications with be sent to Keane McDonald for vetting.
Keane McDonald and Bright support diversity and inclusion.







