Attorney & Legal Documents

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TYPE OF WORK

Part Time

SALARY

8

HOURS PER WEEK

15

DATE UPDATED

Sep 22, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Location: Remote, with knowledge of EU law. (Similar to PH/Global Laws)
Hours: 10–15 hours per week
Engagement: Part-time employee or independent contractor
Reporting and collaboration: Weekly meeting with Founder

*About the role*
- We are seeking a part-time Legal Counsel specialising in software, data protection and online services to review, maintain and create the legal documents used by our software platform.
- A set of legal documents is already available at constituency.ie/legal. The successful candidate will review these documents, identify required updates and ensure that they remain accurate, consistent and appropriate for the way our software operates.
- This is a hands-on role for someone who can translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical and accessible documents for customers, users and business partners.

*Key responsibilities*
- Review and update the legal documents currently published on our website.
- Draft new legal documents, notices and contractual terms when required.
- Maintain the privacy policy, cookie policy, website terms, software terms and other customer-facing legal documentation.
- Review data-processing terms, processor clauses, controller-to-controller arrangements and data-processing agreements.
- Ensure documentation reflects relevant GDPR, Irish data-protection and EU legal requirements.
- Review provisions covering international data transfers, subprocessors, data retention, security responsibilities and data-subject rights.
- Assess whether the legal documents accurately reflect how the software collects, uses, stores, shares and deletes personal data.
- Work with the product and technical teams to understand platform functionality, integrations and data flows.
- Identify inconsistencies, outdated wording, missing disclosures and areas of legal or regulatory risk.
- Monitor material legal and regulatory developments affecting software, privacy, cookies, electronic communications and digital services.
- Maintain version-controlled records of amendments and provide a concise explanation of significant changes.
- Participate in a weekly meeting to discuss the platform, upcoming product changes and documentation priorities.
- Clearly identify matters that require specialist legal advice or a decision from management.

*Essential experience and qualifications*
- Qualified solicitor, barrister or appropriately licensed legal professional in Ireland or another EU jurisdiction.
- Demonstrable experience with GDPR and Irish or EU data-protection law.
- Experience drafting or reviewing legal documents for software, SaaS, technology or online-service businesses.
- Strong knowledge of privacy policies, cookie documentation, software terms and data-processing agreements.
- Ability to understand software functionality and translate operational practices into accurate legal language.
- Excellent written English and the ability to produce clear, reader-friendly documents.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Availability for approximately 10–15 hours per week and for a scheduled weekly meeting.

*Desirable experience*
- Familiarity with Ireland’s Data Protection Act 2018 and ePrivacy requirements.
- Experience advising software providers acting as controllers and processors.
- Knowledge of international data-transfer requirements and contractual safeguards.
- Experience with cookie-consent platforms, analytics services and online marketing compliance.
- Familiarity with EU rules affecting digital services, consumer-facing software, accessibility or artificial intelligence.
- Experience working with start-ups, small businesses or product-development teams

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