Legal Counsel – Licensing & Regulatory Compliance (Remote)

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel focused on licensing and regulatory compliance for their Stockport office. You will provide legal support, manage licensing activities, and liaise with various regulators. This role offers fully remote working options along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Fully remote and flexible working arrangements

Competitive time-off policy

Annual performance-based discretionary bonus

Learning and development support

Hardware and software allowances

Access to well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of licensing frameworks and regulatory environments across jurisdictions.
• Experience working in a legal role within a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance focused on regulatory compliance and licensing.
• Manage communication with regulatory authorities and oversee work of external counsel.
• Lead efforts to obtain new licenses and ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Licensing frameworks

Communication

Stakeholder management

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Legal Counsel – Licensing & Regulatory Compliance (Remote), stockport

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Client:

InterQuest Group

Location:

stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Legal Counsel with a strong focus on licensing and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will provide legal support across various business functions while ensuring the company meets its regulatory obligations in multiple jurisdictions. You will play a key role in managing licensing activities and act as a liaison with regulators and external counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal guidance with a primary focus on regulatory compliance and licensing.
• Support the wider Legal, Compliance & Risk (LCR) function in areas such as commercial contracts, data protection, and general compliance.
• Oversee and manage communication with regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate and supervise the work of external legal counsel.
• Lead efforts to obtain new licenses globally and ensure ongoing compliance with existing licensing requirements.
• Perform other related duties as reasonably required.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong understanding of licensing frameworks and regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience working in a legal role within a dynamic and fast-paced business environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.

Our Approach:

• Dynamic Environment: We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged, and swift action is valued.
• Values-Driven: Teamwork, Innovation, Trust, and Integrity guide all aspects of our work.
• Results-Focused: We aim for impactful outcomes, supporting each other to meet shared and individual goals.
• Collaborative Culture: Our open-door approach encourages the free exchange of ideas and cross-functional teamwork.
• Global Perspective: Our diverse team brings together talent from around the world.

What We Offer:

• Fully remote and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive time-off policy tailored to your location.
• Annual performance-based discretionary bonus.
• Learning and development support to help advance your career.
• Hardware and software allowances or provision of necessary work equipment.
• Access to well-being initiatives and programs.