General Counsel (Board Appointment)

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a General Counsel for a Board appointment in North Lincolnshire. This unique opportunity is for a talented lawyer with over 7 years of PQE, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be the go-to for all legal matters, providing strategic advice on contracts, compliance, and risk management. This role offers a competitive remuneration package, including a bonus and benefits, with opportunities for international travel. If you're an experienced private practice lawyer or an in-house lawyer looking for a new challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Private Health Insurance

Bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ PQE with a strong track record in strategic legal thinking.
• Ability to manage external legal relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on contracts and compliance.
• Manage legal risks and develop policies for the business.

Skills

Strategic Legal Advice

Contract Management

Risk Compliance

Employment Law

Data Privacy

Dispute Resolution

Education

Qualified Lawyer in England and Wales

Job description

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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-oriented approach. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. 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.
2. Managing external legal relationships with law firms and other advisers, ensuring cost-effective and efficient legal representation.
3. Proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks for the business.
4. Staying up-to-date on relevant law and regulations, ensuring continuing compliance.
5. Developing and implementing legal policies and procedures for the business.
6. Contributing to the development and execution of overall business strategy from a legal perspective.

There is potential for involvement in company secretarial matters for anyone wishing to take on additional responsibility. 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 need to demonstrate a strong track record of strategic thinking and an ability to develop and maintain strong relationships 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 opportunities for some international travel. The role offers a highly competitive remuneration package and benefits, including bonus and car allowance, pension, and private health. Lawyers must live within a daily commute of East Yorkshire/North Lincolnshire.

To learn more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Adele Callaghan (specifying full details of your current remuneration package) or email to arrange a return call to discuss the role. This role is being exclusively handled by Hays Legal, and all direct or third-party applications will be forwarded to Hays for consideration. Only lawyers qualified in England and Wales can be considered for this role. #4675019 - Adele Callaghan