Head Of Legal/ GC
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 06 Aug 2022
- Closes
- 18 Aug 2022
- Ref
- JN -072022-5673214
- Contact
- Susan McNulty
- Job Title
- General Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Compliance, Data Protection
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are recruiting a Head Of Legal/ General Counsel for one of our clients. The role will be a sole counsel role, with a diverse range of legal work. The role can be fully remote working.
Client Details
Our client based in the N West is a market-leading technology partner, expert in predictive analytics, and steeped in the world of social housing.
Description
Some of the key responsibilities for the role are outlined below but our client appreciates that solicitors might not have experience in all of the legal areas. Commercial or Corporate solicitors from a private practice or in-house background who have the willingness and desire to pick up new areas of legal work should apply.
Advising and supporting the business on a broad range of legal matters.
Advising on data protection law compliance initiatives
Perform all Data Protection Officer responsibilities with support from operational teams within
the business
Responsible for company secretarial duties
Responsible for drafting and submitting Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreements
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating strategically important commercial contracts
Access to board and strategic discussions to ensure legal perspective is considered
Managing compliance with the Group's policies and procedures.
Dispute resolution
Profile
Commercial or Corporate solicitors from a private practice or in-house background who have the willingness and desire to pick up new areas of legal work should apply.
Candidates need to have good commercial acumen, be pragmatic and have excellent communications skills.
It is desirable that solicitors have Housing experience.
Job Offer
The salary will be commensurate with the level of experience
This role can be full-time or part-time 4 days