Senior Legal Counsel – Regulatory & Commercial

*This is an evolving and developing role and may change over time.*

In this role you will provide specialist legal advices to the Company and Subsidiaries on all regulated areas including Postal Regulation; Competition Law, Privacy & Data Protection Law at Irish, EU and International level. This role will also provide advice on legal issues related to sustainability, accessibility and other public law requirements (e.g. Freedom of Information, Access to Environment etc.)

This is a specific purpose temporary contract.

The primary accountabilities associated with this role include but are not limited to the following

• Advise on legal issues arising from conduct and compliance in regulatory affairs matters for An Post.
• Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments closely which affect An Post’s business.
• Advise on regulatory matters within domestic, EU and international law (UPU) postal regulatory framework, including queries from ComReg in relation to all matters of universal postal service provision (USO).
• Assisting with submissions to ComReg on pricing and service issues ranging from continuity of USO service provision to variation of pricing and customer related issues, the development of new services, products and platforms impacted by postal regulation.
• Assisting and advising on regulatory issues arising at international level, such as those within the UPU framework and terminal dues as well as those at EU level including e-commerce and digital markets.
• Manage and act on behalf of the company in litigation cases in Regulatory matters.
• Assisting with any legal issues arising in An Post “Quality of Service” monitoring and “Real Mail Study”.
• Advising internal stakeholders on engagement with external stakeholders in a Regulatory context from a legal perspective.
• Partnering with the business to help develop and articulate strategy from a legal perspective for An Post in its regulatory environment.
• Anticipate legal risks arising from regulatory change, including legal, regulatory and reputational impact of regulatory change; and assist in development of legal responses which protect the commercial interests of An Post.
• Help to deliver Legal team objectives and participate in development of people, processes and policies.
• Advise An Post Group on its obligations under sustainability, consumer rights and accessibility legislation.
• Advise An Post on public law requirements such as Freedom of Information requests, Access to Environment requests etc.).
• Drafting & advising on Commercial contracts and advising on Public Procurement requirements.
• Demonstrating An Post actions and behaviours in your day to day work and addressing behaviour that supports/conflicts with them.

The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer, ideally with at least 5 years’ experience of working in (or with) a regulatory department or inhouse legal department or large law firm (although other relevant experience may be considered) and ideally will have sound knowledge and understanding of the EU regulatory environment and its impact on public service bodies and the utilities sector. You have proven experience and understanding of both administrative law and public law principles.

You are adept at identifying legal risks and can effectively communicate to both a legal and non-legal audience, verbally and in writing. You have a consistent track record of securing and maintaining effective client relations, demonstrating strong influencing and partnerships skills.

Teamwork, strong organisational skills and flexibility are essential.

Critical Competencies: (The following competencies are critical to the delivery of results and/or to superior performance in this role:)

• Technical & Professional Knowledge
• Problem Solving & Analysis
• Building & Maintaining Relationships
• Influence & gaining Commitment
• Communication

Benefits

• An Post Company Medical Scheme
• An Post Pension Scheme
• PRIP Bonus Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Paternity Leave
• An Post Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital gym with daily scheduled workouts
• Secure on-site bicycle parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Pass
• City Centre location

Salary

Salary range starting from €74,666. Placement within the advertised salary range will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications and alignment with the role requirements.

How to Apply?

We welcome all interested candidates to submit a detailed CV by 5.00pm on Friday 28th July 2026.

At An Post we appreciate the value that diversity brings and believe our workforce should be reflective of the customers and communities we serve. That is why we actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, membership of the Travelling community, or family status. We are committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process, or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact [email hidden]

About An Post

An Post is one of Ireland’s leading organisations, offering financial and postal services as well as being a trusted gateway to government services. We are transforming from the old world of traditional letters and cash to the new digital world of e-commerce parcels and financial services.

An Post’s core purpose — to act for the common good, improving the lives of people in Ireland, now and for generations to come — is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do. Corporate Social Responsibility plays a pivotal role at An Post as we focus on developing long-term sustainability. Diversity and Inclusion are also embedded in our strategy, as we continuously evolve to be representative of our employees and the communities we serve. Read more about our strategy and our progress today!