Senior Legal Advisor: Governance & Data Protection (Onsite)

Workspace Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Workspace Group is seeking an experienced Legal Adviser to join the Head Office team. Reporting to the Company Secretary, you will become a trusted adviser to the Board, Executive Committee and stakeholders across the organisation.

You'll support data protection with DPIAs/LIAs and enhance contract review, negotiation and mitigate contractual risks, while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. This role requires onsite work 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent.
• Post-qualification experience in-house and/or private practice.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and company secretarial matters.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders, Boards and Executive teams.
• Commercially focused with ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice.
• Experience with data protection and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support the Board, Executive Committee and stakeholders on governance and strategic matters.
• Oversee data protection, DPIAs, LIAs and the privacy framework.
• Review, negotiate and mitigate contractual risks to the business.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance and risk management.

Skills

In-house experience

Corporate governance

Data protection

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Workspace Group is seeking an experienced Legal Adviser to join the Head Office team. Reporting to the Company Secretary, you will become a trusted adviser to the Board, Executive Committee and stakeholders across the organisation.

You'll support data protection with DPIAs/LIAs and enhance contract review, negotiation and mitigate contractual risks, while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. This role requires onsite work 4 days a week.