Executive General Counsel & Company Secretary

BCL Legal; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Water is seeking a General Counsel & Company Secretary to lead the legal and governance function, reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board. Based in Hatfield with three in-office days weekly, the role combines strategic legal counsel, corporate governance, and executive leadership to support the company’s regulatory programme and long-term success.

The successful candidate will oversee the legal and company secretarial teams, advise on major commercial

Qualifications

• Strong governance experience with exposure to boards and committees.
• Broad UK regulatory and commercial law experience.
• Ability to lead and develop legal and company secretarial teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted adviser to the Chief Executive, Board and Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee governance and Board decision-making processes.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on major regulatory initiatives and commercial matters.

Skills

Board governance

Regulatory affairs

Commercial contracts

Leadership

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK)

Job description

Affinity Water is seeking a General Counsel & Company Secretary to lead the legal and governance function, reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board. Based in Hatfield with three in-office days weekly, the role combines strategic legal counsel, corporate governance, and executive leadership to support the company’s regulatory programme and long-term success.

The successful candidate will oversee the legal and company secretarial teams, advise on major commercial