ICOS is currently in the process of recruiting a Legal and Governance Executive.

Job Description

The Role of the ICOS Legal and Governance Executive will involve:

• Overall responsibility for maintaining linkages on governance and relevant legal issues with ICOS member co-operatives based in the South.
• Familiarity with the provisions of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1893 – 2014
• Advising co-ops on the rules governing the management of societies
• Advising directors and officers in our member co-ops on best  corporate governance practice
• Preparation of policy positions for ICOS in  regard to board  size, composition, remuneration  and other  best governance practices
• Participation in leadership and governance training programmes with directors and potential directors of co-operatives
• Engaging with national and EU authorities on governance and other regulatory matters;
• Familiarising management with legislative changes relevant to commercial businesses, particularly in regard to regulatory and competition law issues
• Communicating any relevant regulatory/legal changes to colleagues and members via memoranda and newsletters.
• Writing press releases when necessary and follow up to with press to ensure coverage
• Promoting the values and principles which characterise a co-op business
• Development of a good working relationship with relevant officials dealing with business start-ups in various state and semi state institutions
• Promoting member relations and efficient representative structures within co-ops
• Advising on the establishment of  new co-operative business start-ups
• Travel and some night meetings is a feature of this position and thus a clear driver’s licence is essential
• Having good analytical skills with the ability to identify relevant sources of information and distill key issues from them
• Having the ability to communicate complex information to non-specialists both orally and in writing
• Having good interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to: info@icos.ie