Job Description
I am exclusively retained on this unique first in-house lawyer opportunity; a Board appointment GC role for a talented lawyer (7+ PQE) seeking a fast-paced environment, offering significant potential for commercial and business involvement.
Reporting to the Chair and working closely with the Commercial Director, you will be the first point of contact for all legal matters, finding commercial solutions and having a results-orientated approach.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
* Providing strategic legal advice and counsel to the business on a broad range of legal matters, including multi-million pound contracts and commercial transactions, risk and regulatory compliance, employment law, data privacy and dispute resolution
* Managing external legal relationships with law firms and other advisers, ensuring cost-effective and efficient legal representation
* Proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks for the business
* Staying up-to-date on relevant law and regulations, ensuring continuing compliance
* Developing and implementing legal policies and procedures for the business
* Contributing to the development and execution of overall business strategy from a legal perspective
There is potential for involvement in company secretarial matters for anyone wishing to take on additional responsibility.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced private practic...