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Cathedral Appointments has an exceptional opportunity for a Group Head of Legal and Compliance to join a fantastic business based on the outskirts of Exeter. You will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team, advising on all legal matters within the Group. Acting as an experienced and professional in-house Legal Counsel, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure that policy set by the group is strictly followed and adhered to in line with the company’s’ mission statement ‘to always care about getting it right’. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business within a busy and engaging role. If you are looking to join a business where staff wellbeing is their top priority and they value a positive work/life balance, then please get in touch today.
Responsibilities include: -
- Identify and manage a governance strategy aligned with wider business goals – as set out in our client’s 5- year strategy plan.
- Manage client contract negotiations and Commercial Agreements, ensuring Agreements entered into are legally sound and protect the group’s best interests.
- Draft and review different legal documents, including Software Terms and Conditions (including SaaS), Non-Disclosure Agreements, Reseller Agreements, Volume Rebate and Referral Agreements and agreements relating to optional services.
- Negotiate with clients and liaise with the Business Development and IT Development Teams to ensure contracts accurately reflect the needs of the business.
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside the company as well as evolving best practice in compliance control.
- Operate at a senior level, with little direction, which will require intelligent decision-making and building strong relationships with key senior stakeholders. Contribute to meeting discussions as and when required and advise stakeholders on the implications of proposed solutions.
- Provide accurate, consistent and timely advice to the business on an ongoing basis, including legal and regulatory issues. Contributing to and providing compliance sign-off in projects, identifying and coordinating compliance-owned projects.
- Take overall responsibility for Data Protection obligations and act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for all group companies.
- Conduct all performance appraisals for members of the department, using our client’s bespoke review process to set long and short-term goals in line with wider department strategy. Manage the governance team KPIs and budget to assess performance and ensure continual innovation.
- Manage internal and external audits to ensure all activities are in line with current legislative, regulatory and other external requirements including Data Protection legislation, Quality and Information Security Standards (ISO 9001 and ISO 27001).
- Take responsibility for identifying and managing any compliance risks associated with the group’s future ventures. Champion risk reduction, taking responsibility for the risk identification process.
- Inform, educate, and train all employees on matters that are associated with legal compliance, quality management and information security. ensuring there is a joined-up attitude to compliance across all departments.
The ideal Group Head of Legal and Compliance will have: -
- You will be a qualified Solicitor, ideally with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE
- Ideally, you will already have in-house legal experience but Solicitors looking to make the move away from private practice will also be considered
- You will have strong experience when it comes to drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts
- You will have Data Protection knowledge including knowledge of GDPR and a solid understanding and experience of legislation, governance requirements and best practice (ideally within a technology/software setting)- this is essential as you will be acting as the Data Protection Officer for the company
- You will have Compliance experience
- You will have proven management experience as you will manage a small team
- Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 is desired but not essential as training can be provided
- You will be adept at strategic planning
Package: The successful candidate will receive a starting salary between £60,000 to £70,000 per annum (depending on experience), pension, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays with an additional 1 day per year until annual leave entitlement reaches a maximum of 30 day plus Bank Holidays. Flexible hybrid working in terms of office or home but the successful candidate must still live within a commutable distance to the office in order to meet the needs of the team. Free onsite parking. Exceptional benefits package available.
Recruitment Consultant: Sophia Damshenas
Closing Date: All suitable candidates will be submitted as soon as received; our client reserves the right to appoint before the closing date. Please note that due to the volume of applications, if you haven’t received a response within 5 days of applying, then unfortunately on this occasion you won’t have been successful.
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