Corporate Counsel / Solicitor (In-House), GMS

Zoetis is seeking an experienced in-house Legal Counsel / Solicitor to provide legal support to our Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive in-house experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex services, manufacturing, and strategic partner transactions.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment and contribute to critical business initiatives. The successful candidate will be a key legal partner to the GMS teams, as well as other business units within the organization. This position provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, global environment, engaging in cutting-edge technology transactions while contributing to policy development, risk mitigation, and process improvements. This role will report directly to the Chief Counsel, GMS and Trade Compliance, and will work closely with the Deputy Chief Counsel GMS and Indirect Procurement.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a proactive legal advisor to assigned GMS teams, counseling on a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial transactions, including:

• Supply and vendor agreements
• Real estate transactions
• Strategic partnerships

• Provide guidance on due diligence, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and international trade compliance.
• Ensure adherence to anti-bribery, privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and trade compliance regulations.
• Educate GMS colleagues on Zoetis policies, compliance programs, and core values.
• Support GMS lead lawyers on legal implications of business strategies, including business development transactions.
• Assist in developing enterprise-wide templates, contract management processes, and execution practices.

Qualifications (Training, Education & Prior Experience):

Education:

Qualified solicitor or barrister in Ireland (or another common law jurisdiction), with demonstrated academic achievement and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ireland or the Bar of Ireland.

Experience:

8-10 years of PQE (post qualified experience), ideally in a combination of top-tier law firms and corporate in-house roles.

Strong background in manufacturing and supply, procurement, real estate transactions, complex vendor negotiations, and corporate governance matters.

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or large multinational is a strong advantage.  Knowledge of ESG regulations and real estate is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in contract drafting & negotiation, particularly in external supply and real estate agreements.
• Strong business acumen, balancing legal risks with strategic objectives.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage complex transactions independently.
• Exceptional communication & stakeholder management skills, working across senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, global environment.

Legal statement as below

This job advert indicates the general nature and level of work expected.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.  Additional position specific requirements/responsibilities are contained in approved training curricula. 

Visa status re must be eligible to work and live in Ireland as below

Colleague must be legally eligible to live and work in Ireland.

Summary of our Benefits

In addition, to being part the world leading animal health company focused on the needs of those who raise and care for animals we offer a range of benefits such as competitive salary, bonus, 25.5 days holiday per annum plus public holidays,  a defined contributory pension plan, private medical insurance for you and your family and empowered flexible working, to name a few. Please note that the benefits outlined are subject to change based on organization decision.