Chief Legal & Compliance Officer

phs Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hygiene services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Counsel to oversee legal, risk, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with at least 10 years of experience in corporate legal practice and possesses strong understanding of governance frameworks. Responsibilities include advising the executive team, managing enterprise risk, and serving as a Pension Trustee. This position offers a pivotal role in ensuring legal compliance and ethical governance while supporting strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate legal practice, including leadership roles.
• Proven experience in risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of trustee duties and pension regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to executive team and board.
• Develop and implement enterprise risk management framework.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Act as a Trustee for the company's pension scheme.

Skills

Corporate legal practice

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance frameworks

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified solicitor with a current practicing certificate

Job description

A leading hygiene services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Counsel to oversee legal, risk, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with at least 10 years of experience in corporate legal practice and possesses strong understanding of governance frameworks. Responsibilities include advising the executive team, managing enterprise risk, and serving as a Pension Trustee. This position offers a pivotal role in ensuring legal compliance and ethical governance while supporting strategic decision-making.