Senior Legal Counsel & Deputy Company Secretary

A brand new role has just become available at a leading publicly listed company for a suitably qualified In-house legal Counsel (and Company Secretary) to join their established in-house legal team on a part-time basis (3 days minimum) to be based in London, working 1 day at the companies' Luton offices

Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, the role will provide high calibre legal support across this fast-paced and challenging business and will be responsible for PLC compliance matters and the continued evolution of the corporate governance framework.

Your responsibilities will include supporting merger, acquisition and divestment activity, assisting with the corporate statutory and regulatory administration for the Group and its subsidiaries. Vetting of commercial contracts, analysing legal/commercial risk within and providing advice. The role will also respond to legal queries from all parts of the business giving clear and practical advice. The remit will also include the management of Board projects along with the General Counsel and wider team.

A qualified solicitor with a company/commercial background - the ideal candidate will have UK listed experience coupled with a proven ability of fostering and maintaining high level relationships with senior stakeholders. The role requires the utmost discretion, ownership, communication and project management skills. Any Company Secretarial experience is advantageous.

You must exhibit strong personal credibility, be a skilled communicator and capable of interacting with the business at all levels. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and the opportunity to work autonomously in a collegiate environment.

To apply for this position or to discuss any aspect of the role, please contact Grant Jackson at Chadwick Nott. Alternatively, email your CV quoting reference ref DCJ279678

Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.