Legal Counsel, Investigations

Sky; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free Sky TV

Pension package up to 9% employer

Private healthcare with mental health

Aviva Digital GP and dental

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave and Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards

Zusammenfassung

Sky is seeking a qualified UK solicitor or equivalent with at least 3 years PQE to lead escalated integrity investigations within Group Ethics & Compliance. You will partner with HR Legal, drive policy improvements for the Sky Listens programme, and oversee external disclosures in a fast-paced multinational environment.

You’ll manage multiple investigations, influence stakeholders across territories and deliver practical, commercial legal solutions while maintaining Sky’s high standards and

Qualifikationen

• UK legal qualification or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years PQE in ethics & compliance investigations
• Experience in private practice, in-house, or a mix
• Ability to collaborate, problem-solve and provide solutions to complex legal issues

Aufgaben

• Direct or conduct escalated integrity investigations in partnership with Group Risk and the People team
• Partner with HR Legal to manage fair employment investigations
• Identify opportunities for policy/process enhancements to the Sky Listens programme
• Oversee external disclosures requiring Ethics & Compliance approvals
• Support risk assessments to ensure alignment and oversight
• Collaborate on initiatives including policies, training and third-party risk management

Kenntnisse

Investigation experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Adaptability

Ausbildung

UK legal qualification or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Team Overview – Legal

As a team, we pursue the highest standards and demonstrate commitment, integrity and judgement. We exist to add real value by sustainably providing the highest quality business-focussed legal expertise that keeps Sky competitive. Through our work we help to bring better content and innovation to all of our customers, better connecting them to more of what they love. Our vision is to create the Legal team of the future, together – operating at the heart of Sky, famous for adding value.
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

In Sky Group Ethics & Compliance our purpose is to oversee enterprise level risk management through policies, procedures, systems and controls - assisting our colleagues in preventing, detecting and remediating issues; and provide the business with advice as subject matter experts in Ethics & Compliance-owned risk areas. As our team and the programme grows and evolves, this role is an exciting opportunity to support integrity investigations within the Sky Listens programme and contribute to the wider Group Ethics & Compliance programme.

What you’ll do:

As a member of Group Ethics & Compliance, you will:

• Direct or conduct escalated integrity investigations in partnership with Group Risk and the People team;
• Partner with HR Legal to align on the management of fair employment investigations;
• Proactively identify opportunities for and support the delivery of policy and process enhancements to the Sky Listens programme;
• Oversee external disclosures requiring Group Ethics & Compliance approvals;
• Support the conduct of risk assessments, assisting Group Ethics & Compliance to ensure appropriate alignment and oversight;
• Collaborate with team members on Group Ethics & Compliance driven initiatives, including policies and procedures, training and communications, and third-party risk management.

What you’ll bring:

• UK legal qualification or equivalent relevant experience (minimum 3 years PQE) with experience of conducting and managing investigations relating to ethics & compliance (including white collar or financial crime matters), whether in private practice, in-house or a combination.

• Developing ability to collaborate, problem-solve and contribute to solutions for complex legal issues in a complex multi-national business or highly regulated sector.

• Excellent influencing skills with experience of managing stakeholders with varying priorities in different territories, in a collaborative, positive and proactive manner.

• An ability to work in a fast-paced commercial environment demonstrating flexibility/adaptability to manage a workload comprising multiple wide-ranging matters and conflicting deadlines.

• Strong influencing, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, with an ability to adapt communication style to a variety of stakeholders across the business.

• Ability to manage own workstreams in an agile and commercial way, developing your skills while delivering outcomes-focussed solutions.

Benefits and perks

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks.

• Free Sky TV, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcare with mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work

At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds: time working at home, as well as time in the office.

The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week.

Your office base

Osterley

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations.Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We’re a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates.We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications