Deputy General Counsel, Leeds

Fantastic opportunity to join an entrepreneurial and well establish group in a newly created role as Deputy General Counsel. You will take a key role in developing legal strategy and building up a small legal team. This is a fast growth business looking to continue growing through acquisition.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the GC and Company Secretary you will act as deputy whilst taking responsibility for operational legal matters.
• You will engage on legal governance across the group, shaping legal strategy whilst handling day-to-day legal matters.
• This will include overseeing a mix of public and private sector contracts, data protection/GDPR, company law, information technology, corporate, regulatory and disputes work.
• The successful candidate will be able to scope the role aligning legal strategy and advice to the business’s needs.
• Build and oversee a small legal team.
• Manage external counsel.

We are looking for:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with at least 4 years PQE* in general commercial work gained in-house or with a well-regarded law firm.
• Ability to draft private and public contracts, manage disputes and advise on data protection and regulatory matters.
• Some prior experience working in-house would be a benefit.
• Seeking a bright, adaptable and self-sufficient lawyer keen to advance their career in a role which will involve close executive involvement.
• Hybrid working is on offer with 3 days in the office per week.

Apply:

If you are interested in this Deputy General Counsel position, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jacqui Douglas. If the role isn’t right for you but you are interested in hearing about similar positions or some advice regarding the market, then please do get in touch.

*All candidates will be considered on merit

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