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Litigation specialised solicitor

Location: Dublin Airport

Reports to: Company Secretary & Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs

Ryanair is the World's favourite airline and operates more than 1,500 flights per day from over 50 bases and 1,400 low fare routes across 28 countries, connecting over 165 destinations. Ryanair operates a fleet of almost 300 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority, Ryanair currently has a team of more than 8,500 people and expects to carry 79 million passengers in the current fiscal year.

Ryanair's Legal & Regulatory Affairs Department deals with a wide range of legal and regulatory issues, both at the national and European levels. The Department is also responsible for Company Secretarial duties.

The Legal & Regulatory Affairs Department is now offering a full time position to a litigation specialised solicitor with 3 to 5 years PQE.

Duties Include:

- Manage high-profile litigation in Ireland and other European jurisdictions;
- Draft and review legal briefs and correspondence;
- Interact with and manage outside counsel.

Experience and Qualifications:

- At least 2-3 years of litigation experience at high court level;
- Excellent organisational and communication skills;
- The ability to learn quickly and show initiative;
- Excellent drafting and legal writing skills;
- Fluency in English.

The following, while not essential, will be an advantage:
- Knowledge of one of the major European languages in addition to English;
- Familiarity with IT/IP law and with the Internet;
- Knowledge of the aviation and travel industries and latest trends in e-commerce.

Closing Date: 10/06/2012

Please email full curriculum vitae with cover letter (quoting reference number FRLSS01) to Riona Burke at recruitment@ryanair.com

Please note only applications for the position of Litigation specialised solicitor will be accepted through the above email address, applications for other positions, general enquiries or requests will not be processed.


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