HEAD OF LEGAL & COMPANY SECRETARY - BRITISH CHARITY - LONDON

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a renowned British Charity. They are seeking a Head of Legal & Company Secretary to manage the legal team.

You will liaise directly with the Board Directors, Executives, Trustees, and other members of senior management. You will be vital in advising on the strategic goals of the business throughout the organisation. The role will be extremely varied, advising on a broad range of law, including corporate governance, data protection, IP, commercial, risk and compliance, and complex contractual, regulatory and compliance arrangements.

To be successful you must have a strong academic background, have trained at a leading law firm and be currently working in an in-house legal environment in a managerial position. You must have a commercial/ regulatory background with some company secretary exposure.

You will have the ability to manage multiple programs of work and proactively identify potential issues and commercial benefits. You must be able to work autonomously, think strategically and creatively and communicate clearly and precisely. You must be assertive, proactive, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.