Director of Legal and Governance; Maternity Cover

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Director of Legal & Governance for a maternity cover role. In this key position, you will oversee governance functions, ensuring compliance and strategic leadership in legal and data protection matters. Ideal candidates will possess a strong governance background with proven leadership skills, aiming to drive the organisation's strategies effectively.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service

Flexible holiday purchase scheme

Home office set-up support & company tech

Cycle to work & e-car lease schemes

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Company Secretary or Board Secretary role, ideally in the public or not-for-profit sector.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams with a collaborative, service-minded approach.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Board Secretary, ensuring smooth running of the Board and Committees.
• Lead GDPR compliance and data strategy as Data Protection Officer.
• Provide strategic leadership on legal, procurement, governance, and risk matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Understanding of governance frameworks

Collaboration

Education

Degree or master's in Law, Governance, Business or Finance

Part/full Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification

Job description

Director of Legal & Governance (Maternity Cover)

Up to 90,000 + Car allowance
Home-based with some travel
Full-time 10-month contract Flexible working available

We're seeking a confident, highly experienced governance professional to join us in a Director-level position leading our legal, governance, procurement, data protection, and quality assurance functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal executive role that sits on the Senior Leadership Team, shaping organisational strategy and oversight.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serving as Board Secretary, ensuring the smooth running of the Board and Committees
  
• Acting as the Data Protection Officer, leading GDPR compliance and data strategy
  
• Providing strategic leadership on legal, procurement, governance, and risk matters
  
• Supporting high-level decision-making with the CEO, Board, and Executive team
  
• Overseeing supplier contracts, procurement processes, and legal due diligence
  
• Leading risk and quality assurance frameworks that safeguard organisational resilience
  
• Acting as an internal consultant and advisor across all compliance functions
  

What We're Looking For:

• A degree or master's in Law, Governance, Business or Finance, or part/full Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) qualification
  
• Experience in a Company Secretary or Board Secretary role, ideally within the public or not-for-profit sector
  
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, legal risk, and regulatory compliance
  
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams with a collaborative, service-minded approach
  
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels
  

What You'll Receive:

• Competitive salary and car allowance
  
• Generous pension contribution
  
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service
  
• Home office set-up support & company tech
  
• Flexible holiday purchase scheme
  
• Cycle to work & e-car lease schemes
  
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme