Legal Counsel, EMEA

Keeper Security · County Cork, Ireland

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-01
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

Keeper Security is hiring a Legal Counsel to support our corporate legal team. The Legal Counsel will play a key cross-functional role in supporting efforts including employment, litigation and disputes as well as supporting commercial contracting needs. Qualified candidates must permanently reside in Ireland. This is a hybrid position for those living within a commutable distance to our Cork, Ireland office.

Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of users and thousands of organizations, globally. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and be responsible for providing legal support across a range of legal matters.

About Keeper

Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity software company that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in more than 150 countries. Keeper delivers a powerful zero-trust and zero-knowledge solution built to meet the stringent requirements of public sector IT environments. Its flagship offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects users, devices and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper combines robust compliance with unmatched visibility and control. With industry-leading certifications, Keeper provides the security assurance public sector organizations require. Learn why agencies trust Keeper to defend against today’s sophisticated adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com.

Job Summary

As a Legal Counsel with Keeper, you will serve as a key advisor to the entire company, working closely with the HR, Marketing, Infosec, Compliance and Engineering teams on day to day and strategic legal matters. This is a highly collaborative role, requiring excellent legal acumen, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employment-related legal matters, including advising HR on hiring, performance management, internal investigations and compliance with employment laws

• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution efforts, including managing outside counsel, developing litigation strategy and resolving pre-litigation disputes

• Coordinate and support commercial procurement by reviewing and advising on service provider engagements, agreements and compliance requirements; collaborate with procurement and business teams on process improvements

• Advise internal stakeholders on deal structures and contribute to negotiating commercial contracts, including SaaS, partnerships, licensing and services agreements

• Support other legal matters and strategic initiatives as assigned

• Collaborate with and support all internal teams to identify, mitigate, resolve and escalate cross-functional risks and disputes

• Drive continuous improvements to Keeper's legal processes, policies and templates

• Work closely with business stakeholders and other departments to ensure alignment between legal matters and company goals

Requirements

• Law degree and registration in good standing with the Law Society of Ireland

• 3+ years of experience in an in-house legal role, with experience supporting a broad range of matters, particularly employment, litigation and disputes as well as being able to support commercial contracting

• Experience with SaaS technology, IP, partner ecosystems and privacy matters a plus

• Proactive, analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail, outstanding communication and critical thinking skills - able to understand and distill complex legal issues clearly and concisely

• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Benefits

• Onsite lunches

• Private healthcare (no wait period)

• Pension contribution (no wait period)

• Sick Pay

• Bike-to-Work Scheme (if local)

Keeper is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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