Chief Legal & Governance Officer

Daisy Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Daisy Group seeks a senior legal leader to join the Legal function, supporting the General Counsel and guiding the business within a clear regulatory framework. You will lead and develop the legal team, handle complex matters, and deputise for the GC where appropriate.

You will shape how legal services are delivered, driving process improvements and consistent standards while balancing risk across commercial activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Strong commercial legal experience in a fast-moving business environment.
• Experience leading, managing and developing legal professionals.
• Credibility and confidence when advising, influencing and challenging senior stakeholders.
• Sound legal and commercial judgement, knowing which risks to escalate.
• Ability to turn complex issues into concise, practical recommendations.
• Pragmatic, solution-focused approach with strong ownership and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of solicitors and contract managers, setting priorities and maintaining high professional standards.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the Executive Team and senior leaders, providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice.
• Lead legal support for material customer, supplier, technology, business partner, distribution and agency arrangements.
• Oversee complex contract negotiations and ensure material contracts receive appropriate stakeholder review and approval before signature.
• Identify and manage significant legal and regulatory risks, escalating material issues with clear recommendations.
• Advise on telecommunications regulation, data protection and privacy, and relevant financial-services regulation.
• Support the General Counsel on corporate governance, strategic projects, transactions and matters considered by the Executive Team or Board.
• Lead or oversee significant disputes, investigations and business incidents, including strategy, escalation and remediation.
• Improve the effectiveness of legal delivery through clear precedents, playbooks, processes and appropriate use of technology.
• Manage external legal advisers, ensuring quality, cost control and value for money.
• Be vigilant for possible fraudulent activity and raise security incident reports when needed.
• Periodically review company Security Policies to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and policy requirements.
• If you are a Manager of staff, ensure your team understands security responsibilities and policy access.
• Carry out ad hoc assignments and ensure compliance with health and safety policy.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Data protection

Corporate governance

Risk management

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Daisy Group seeks a senior legal leader to join the Legal function, supporting the General Counsel and guiding the business within a clear regulatory framework. You will lead and develop the legal team, handle complex matters, and deputise for the GC where appropriate.

You will shape how legal services are delivered, driving process improvements and consistent standards while balancing risk across commercial activities.