Head of Legal and Regulatory Compliance - Sheffield - Hybrid
We are delighted to be exclusively retained by the Coal Pension Trustees Services Limited (CPT) to recruit a Head of Legal and Regulatory Compliance. The role is a fantastic career opportunity for someone to lead the Legal and Regulatory Compliance function in a dynamic and complex environment.
About CPT
CPT is the executive function for the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme and British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme. It oversees combined assets of approximately £19billion, providing strategic oversight of investment, actuarial, pension administration, member communication, regulatory, and operational matters. It has a highly skilled team based across Sheffield and London.
About the Role
Leading the Legal and Regulatory Compliance function and working across multiple business areas whilst ensuring robust legal and regulatory oversight, with duties to include:
* legal guidance across Risk, IT, HR and Governance
* embed legal strategy and processes into the business
* manage external legal counsel
* legal support on investment contracts (including negotiations with asset managers, consultants and advisers)
* legal oversight on structuring investment vehicles and mitigating risks
* horizon scanning and monitoring regulatory developments
* compliance with FCA regulations, anti money laundering policies, and pension related legal requirements
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and working closely with the wider executive team, this is a key hire for CPT and the individual will take a holistic approach to legal and compliance matters.
About You
Whether your background is in-house or private practice, you will have gained first-class legal experience (minimum 5/6PQE) across one or more of commercial, regulatory, compliance, governance or related practice areas. You will be a technically capable lawyer with strong negotiation skills and a commercial outlook.
You will have the appetite and credibility to take ownership of the Legal and Regulatory Compliance function as well as the flexibility to adapt to CPT's needs. You will be an effective communicator and problem solver, with a proactive and solutions focused approach.
Other Information
* Hybrid and flexible working (Sheffield x 3 days pw with some travel to London)
* Strong £ package (including basic and bonus)
* 30 days leave plus Bank Holidays
* Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Private Medical