Global Contracts & Compliance Director

Protect Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Protect Group, headquartered with a UK presence in Leeds, seeks a senior contracts and compliance professional. The role covers drafting and negotiating international contracts, regulatory engagements, HR support, and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions.

A fast-growing tech-led business requires proactive, collaborative leadership and strong English communication. You will own the contract lifecycle, improve templates, support diligence, and advise on legal risks while

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualification experience
• Strong drafting and negotiation of contracts across jurisdictions
• Experience supporting corporate transactions and due diligence
• Exposure to regulatory engagement and licensing in multiple jurisdictions
• Experience drafting compliance policies and internal processes

Responsibilities

• Taking primary ownership of the contract lifecycle for customer, partner and supplier agreements across multiple jurisdictions
• Maintaining and improving contract templates, playbooks and standard fallback positions
• Supporting corporate projects with information gathering, document preparation and diligence responses
• Preparing and maintaining compliance policies and supporting regulatory submissions
• Supporting the CoSec team on corporate and tax governance including entity maintenance and board/shareholder documentation
• Liaising with immigration consultants for visa processes and participating in HR matters worldwide
• Advising internal stakeholders on regulatory risks and legal implications of day-to-day business activities
• Staying updated on changes in relevant laws and advising the business accordingly

Job description

Protect Group, headquartered with a UK presence in Leeds, seeks a senior contracts and compliance professional. The role covers drafting and negotiating international contracts, regulatory engagements, HR support, and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions.

A fast-growing tech-led business requires proactive, collaborative leadership and strong English communication. You will own the contract lifecycle, improve templates, support diligence, and advise on legal risks while