General Counsel (Board Appointment)

Hays Legal; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

I am exclusively retained on this unique first in-house lawyer opportunity; a Board appointment GC role for a talented lawyer (7+ PQE) seeking a fast-paced environment, offering significant potential for commercial and business involvement.

Reporting to the Chair and working closely with the Commercial Director, you will be the first point of contact for all legal matters, finding commercial solutions and having a results-orientated approach.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic legal advice and counsel to the business on a broad range of legal matters, including multi-million pound contracts and commercial transactions, risk and regulatory compliance, employment law, data privacy and dispute resolution
• Managing external legal relationships with law firms and other advisers, ensuring cost-effective and efficient legal representation
• Proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks for the business
• Staying up-to-date on relevant law and regulations, ensuring continuing compliance
• Developing and implementing legal policies and procedures for the business
• Contributing to the development and execution of overall business strategy from a legal perspective

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced private practice lawyer seeking a first in-house role or an existing in-house lawyer seeking a new challenge. You will be able to evidence a strong track record of strategic thinking and an ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and partnerships both internally and externally.

On offer is the chance to fully immerse yourself in this fast-moving sector and learn from true experts. There will be the opportunity for some international travel. The role comes with a highly competitive remuneration package and benefits including bonus and car allowance, pension and private health. Lawyers must live within a daily commute of North Lincolnshire/East Yorkshire.

To learn more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Adele Callaghan (specifying full details of your current remuneration package) or email for a return call to discuss the role.