General Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a part-time General Counsel to provide legal guidance to executive management and oversee corporate governance matters. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in corporate law and compliance, particularly concerning bribery and corruption. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and exposure to international business operations.

Benefits

Dynamic and innovative work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and leadership

Exposure to UK and International business operations

Platform to develop Private Equity expertise

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience).
• Expertise in compliance, particularly in bribery, corruption, and reporting.
• Extensive experience in commercial contracts and mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to the executive team and board of directors.
• Oversee legal aspects of business transactions, including contracts and mergers.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Compliance

Legal Counsel

Corporate Governance

Risk Management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Qualified lawyer in the UK

Strong academic credentials

Job description

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The General Counsel will serve as the chief legal officer of the DD Products and Services Ltd, advising senior management and the board on legal risks, compliance, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate law, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This role will sit within our operating board structure and provide significant exposure to both UK and International areas of the business. It also offers an opportunity for someone early in their career to gain experience in Private Equity.

This is a part time role 3 days per week - can be flexible on days.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to the executive team and board of directors on corporate strategy, governance, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee legal aspects of business transactions, including commercial contracts, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international laws and regulations, with particular expertise in bribery, corruption, and reporting.
• Manage litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations.
• Develop and implement legal policies and best practices across the organisation.
• Collaborate with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Confidently challenge stakeholders and bring legal considerations to the forefront of decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified lawyer in the UK
• Strong academic credentials
• Minimum of 5 years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience).
• Expertise in compliance, particularly in bribery, corruption, and reporting.
• Extensive experience in commercial contracts.
• Experience of mergers and acquisitions is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong personal skills and the ability to engage and challenge stakeholders confidently.

Why Join Us?

• A dynamic and innovative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
• Exposure to UK and International business operations.
• A platform to develop Private Equity expertise.