Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary

Mulberry; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious British lifestyle brand is seeking a Legal and Governance professional to join their team. This hybrid role in London involves generalist legal responsibilities along with Company Secretary duties. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background with at least 5 years of experience in legal and governance roles. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to corporate governance, legal compliance, and sustainability initiatives within the organization. Occasional travel to Somerset may be required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be qualified solicitors with at least 5 years of experience in legal and/or governance roles.
• Experience in listed companies is preferred.
• Strong understanding of UK corporate law and governance frameworks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and ensure corporate governance across the Group.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage compliance with various regulations and deliver training programs.

Skills

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

Tools

Board portal software (e.g. Diligent Board Intelligence)

Job description

Born in 1971 the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset England. For more than fifty years Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit.

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand’s inception in recognition of our purpose-driven approach in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.

Today we are a global brand but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the these are values you share we would love you to join our team.

The Role

As a versatile and experienced Legal and Governance professional you will be part of our Legal Compliance & Co Sec team. This hybrid role combines generalist legal responsibilities with Assistant Company Secretary duties offering a unique opportunity to contribute across commercial legal compliance and governance domains. You will provide pragmatic legal support to business functions while ensuring robust corporate governance and regulatory compliance across the Group.

This role is based in London with occasional travel to Somerset as required. Hybrid working applies to this role with a minimum 3 days per week in the office.

Duties & Responsibilities

Generalist Legal Counsel

Draft review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (supplier distribution licensing marketing).

Advise on contract risks obligations and dispute resolution strategies.

Provide legal guidance on advertising T&Cs consumer protection GDPR IP protection and employment matters.

Identify and mitigate legal risks across business operations.

Support strategic initiatives including corporate structuring M&A and fundraising.

Conduct legal research and deliver clear actionable advice to stakeholders.

Collaborate cross-functionally to embed legal best practices.

Company Secretarial & Governance

Ensure compliance with AIM Rules QCA Code Jersey Law Companies Act and other international regulations.

Provide Company Secretarial services to the PLC Board and Committees: manage meeting logistics prepare board packs draft agendas and take accurate minutes.

Maintain statutory registers and oversee company filings with support from the Legal Assistant.

Manage executive shareholding requirements annual board evaluations and onboarding / training for new directors.

Coordinate and publish the Groups Annual Report including Directors Remuneration Report.

Organise AGMs and GMs ensuring statutory compliance and shareholder engagement.

Advise on executive reward strategies and oversee employee equity and bonus plans.

Manage insider lists and ensure compliance with UK MAR.

Deliver training and communication programmes to support timely disclosure of inside information.

Oversee the Groups insurance programme and collaborate on risk management and internal controls.

Lead compliance initiatives including policy reviews (anti-bribery whistleblowing market abuse tax evasion modern slavery).

Work with ESG team to integrate sustainability into governance structures and disclosures.

Culture

• Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty dynamism and a community-oriented spirit.
• Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others and understanding that your views opinions and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.
• Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.

Sustainability

• As a certified B Corp we are committed to using business as a force for good. Youll be encouraged to incorporate environmentally and socially responsible practices into your work supporting our Made to Last strategy across Climate Circularity and Community.
• Help foster a culture where diversity is celebrated and every individual feels valued respected and included. Champion equity empathy and understanding in all interactions - internally and externally.

Skills & Knowledge: Essential

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales).
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in legal and / or governance roles (listed company experience preferred).

Proven expertise in

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Corporate governance and board support.
• Regulatory compliance (Companies Act AIM Rules UK MAR).
• Strong understanding of UK corporate law company secretarial practice risk management and governance frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred

• Chartered Company Secretary (ICSA or CGI UK).
• Experience in retail or consumer-facing sectors.
• Familiarity with board portal software (e.g. Diligent Board Intelligence).
• Ability to manage cross-border governance and support international subsidiaries.
• Comfortable delivering training and fostering a culture of integrity and compliance.

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications skills or experience and as they relate to the particular you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best please email us at emailprotected.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department / Functional Area: Legal

Vacancy: 1