Legal Counsel & Ethics & Compliance

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the legal sector is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in Ethics & Compliance to provide legal advice, ensure adherence to laws and regulations, and manage compliance policies within a dynamic organization. This role is ideal for qualified lawyers or compliance professionals experienced in contract reviews, offering a hybrid working model in London. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong legal acumen and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer or equivalent with focused compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage legal risks and provide strategic advice.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on compliance matters.
• Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigations.
• Review and draft legal documents.
• Deliver training on compliance and legal matters.
• Monitor legislation changes and advise on impacts.
• Collaborate with external counsel and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Contract review

Regulatory knowledge

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in law

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Compliance / Legal professional to join a leading organisation in the Energy sector. This role focuses on providing expert compliance advice and legal support within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Client Details

Legal Counsel- Ethics & Compliance role sits with a client operating in the Energy sector, based in London (hybrid working).

Description

This Legal Counsel- Ethics & Compliance is based in London and would suit a qualified Lawyer with focused compliance experience or a Corporate Compliance professional who has contract review experience. It involves:

• Provide legal advice and guidance on compliance matters across the organisation.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate legal risks.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation.
• Deliver training and support to internal teams on compliance and legal matters.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise on their impact on the organisation.
• Collaborate with external counsel and regulatory bodies as required.

Profile

A successful Legal Counsel-Compliance should have:

• A degree in law and qualification to practise as a solicitor or equivalent. Candidates who are not qualified lawyers, but have the relevant compliance expertise & experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to manage legal risks and provide strategic advice.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for contracts and agreements.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Counsel- Ethics & Compliance based in London and would suit a qualified Lawyer with focused compliance experience or a Corporate Compliance professional who has contract review experience.

For more information, please submit an application/ contact me directly.