In-House Corporate Governance Counsel

3 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Iconic Resourcing Full time
Position Overview

Role: In-House Corporate Governance Counsel

Location: Glasgow

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Annual Bonus

Perks: Comprehensive Private Healthcare, Exceptional Pension Scheme, Car Allowance, and additional benefits

Iconic Resourcing is on the lookout for a skilled Corporate Governance Counsel to join a distinguished client in Glasgow. This position is integral to the client's Legal Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial Team, focusing on providing guidance on corporate governance, legal adherence, internal and external reporting, and company secretarial functions.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Governance & Sustainability: Provide counsel on and oversee the execution of the client's Governance and Sustainability Framework. Ensure compliance with UK regulations, alignment with the global corporate model, and adherence to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and ESG standards.
  • Legal Advisory: Serve as a principal advisor to the Head of Legal – Corporate Governance and collaborate with other legal team members, delivering commercially focused legal guidance and support to company secretaries and essential corporate divisions.
  • Compliance Oversight: Oversee daily legal and compliance operations, directing, managing, and coordinating external legal advisors to achieve corporate governance and company secretarial objectives efficiently and within budgetary constraints.
  • Organizational Development: Advocate for the Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial Team as a catalyst for organizational transformation, growth, and commercial advancement. Ensure legal resources are effectively aligned to establish and implement best practice legal procedures.
  • Corporate Governance: Assume responsibility for corporate governance compliance across the group and ensure the implementation and ongoing adherence to group governance protocols.

Candidate Profile:

  • Qualifications: Fully qualified Solicitor in Scotland or England.
  • Experience: Proven background in a Corporate, Regulatory, or Compliance setting, with practical experience in advising, leading, or managing a company secretarial, corporate governance, and compliance unit within a high-value/high-risk environment.
  • Skills: Strong expertise in advising on corporate governance frameworks, risk management, audit processes, and financial/non-financial reporting, including ESG, TCFD reporting, and compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code.

About the Organization

Our client is part of a global conglomerate, recognized as one of the largest integrated energy firms and a frontrunner in renewable energy. The organization offers genuine career pathways that align with both personal and professional aspirations, within a global entity that prioritizes inclusion, diversity, and a strong social mission.

Application Process

If you are prepared to make a substantial impact and contribute to a highly successful and respected team, we encourage you to explore the next steps.

To express your interest in this exciting opportunity in Glasgow, please submit your CV or reach out to Iconic Resourcing for further information.

At Iconic Resourcing, we are committed to engaging with numerous leading organizations across Scotland, aiming to simplify the recruitment process. Interviews are likely to be conducted via our video interviewing platform with both Iconic Resourcing and our client.

Iconic Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be treated with fairness and respect. We operate as both an employment business and an employment agency.



  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Meraki Talent Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewMeraki Talent Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Corporate In-House Counsel to join our team. As a Corporate In-House Counsel, you will play a critical role in providing legal advice and support to our clients.Key Responsibilities:Oversee transactional processes and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory matters.Liaise with internal and...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Meraki Talent Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewMeraki Talent Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Corporate In-House Counsel to join our team. As a Corporate In-House Counsel, you will play a critical role in providing legal advice and support to our clients.Key Responsibilities:Oversee transactional processes and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory matters.Liaise with internal and...

  • In-House Counsel

    4 days ago


    Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Iconic Resourcing Full time

    Job Summary:Iconic Resourcing is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Governance Solicitor to join a prestigious client in Glasgow. As a key member of the Legal's Corporate Governance & Cosec Team, you will be responsible for advising on corporate governance, legal compliance, internal and external reporting, and company secretarial matters.Key...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Meraki Talent Ltd Full time

    Exciting In-House Corporate Solicitor OpportunityMeraki Talent Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Solicitor to join our team as In-House Legal Counsel. This is a rare opportunity to work on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, liaising with stakeholders and overseeing transactional processes.Key Responsibilities:Oversee...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Meraki Talent Ltd Full time

    Exciting In-House Corporate Solicitor OpportunityMeraki Talent Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Solicitor to join our team as In-House Legal Counsel. This is a rare opportunity to work on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, liaising with stakeholders and overseeing transactional processes.Key Responsibilities:Oversee...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Meraki Talent Ltd Full time

    Exciting In-House Corporate Solicitor OpportunityMeraki Talent Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Solicitor to join our team as In-House Legal Counsel. This is a rare opportunity to work on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, liaising with stakeholders and overseeing transactional processes.Key Responsibilities:Oversee...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Meraki Talent Ltd Full time

    Exciting In-House Corporate Solicitor OpportunityMeraki Talent Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Solicitor to join our team as In-House Legal Counsel. This is a rare opportunity to work on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, liaising with stakeholders and overseeing transactional processes.Key Responsibilities:Oversee...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom meraki talent ltd Full time

    Exciting In-House Corporate Solicitor OpportunityMeraki Talent Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Solicitor to join our team as In-House Legal Advisor. This is a rare opportunity to work on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, impacting our client directly.Key Responsibilities:Oversee transactional processes, ensuring...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom meraki talent ltd Full time

    Exciting In-House Corporate Solicitor OpportunityMeraki Talent Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Solicitor to join our team as In-House Legal Advisor. This is a rare opportunity to work on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, impacting our client directly.Key Responsibilities:Oversee transactional processes, ensuring...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Antony James Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewWe are delighted to be partnering with Antony James Recruitment Ltd in their search for a qualified Lawyer for this newly created position of Senior Legal Counsel in Governance. This role would be ideal for someone who has a strong appetite for governance, you will assist with all legal advice and governance support.Key Responsibilities:Provide...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Iconic Resourcing Full time

    Job DescriptionPosition: In-House Corporate Governance SolicitorSalary: Competitive with Annual BonusBenefits: Private Healthcare, Excellent Pension, Car Allowance, and moreIconic Resourcing is seeking a talented Corporate Governance Solicitor for a prestigious client in the energy sector. This role is part of the client's Legal's Corporate Governance &...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Barclays Bank UK PLC Full time

    Position OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer to join our Group Corporate & Treasury Legal (GCTL) team at Barclays. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert legal guidance and effective business collaboration to our core clients, including Corporate Secretariat, Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, and Risk. As a Vice President within the...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom AGS Airports Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced In-House Lawyer to join our Finance team at AGS Airports. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strong support for the legal team and business leaders, working closely with our Group Commercial Lawyer to provide general commercial legal advice, support, and assistance across...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom AGS Airports Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced In-House Lawyer to join our Finance team at AGS Airports. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strong support for the legal team and business leaders, working closely with our Group Commercial Lawyer to provide general commercial legal advice, support, and assistance across...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Iconic Resourcing Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Governance Solicitor to join our client's Legal's Corporate Governance & Cosec Team in Glasgow. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for advising on corporate governance, legal compliance, internal and external reporting, and company secretarial matters.Key ResponsibilitiesGovernance &...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Iconic Resourcing Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Governance Solicitor to join our client's Legal's Corporate Governance & Cosec Team in Glasgow. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for advising on corporate governance, legal compliance, internal and external reporting, and company secretarial matters.Key ResponsibilitiesGovernance &...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Iconic Resourcing Full time

    Job Summary:Iconic Resourcing is seeking a talented Corporate Governance Solicitor to join a prestigious client in Glasgow. This role is part of the client's Legal's Corporate Governance & Cosec Team, with a key responsibility for advising on corporate governance, legal compliance, internal and external reporting, and company secretarial matters.Key...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Iconic Resourcing Full time

    Job Summary:Iconic Resourcing is seeking a talented Corporate Governance Solicitor to join a prestigious client in Glasgow. This role is part of the client's Legal's Corporate Governance & Cosec Team, with a key responsibility for advising on corporate governance, legal compliance, internal and external reporting, and company secretarial matters.Key...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Iconic Resourcing Full time

    Job SummaryIconic Resourcing is seeking a talented Corporate Governance Solicitor to join a prestigious client in Glasgow. This role is part of the client's Legal's Corporate Governance & Cosec Team, with a key responsibility for advising on corporate governance, legal compliance, internal and external reporting, and company secretarial matters.Key...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Iconic Resourcing Full time

    Job SummaryIconic Resourcing is seeking a talented Corporate Governance Solicitor to join a prestigious client in Glasgow. This role is part of the client's Legal's Corporate Governance & Cosec Team, with a key responsibility for advising on corporate governance, legal compliance, internal and external reporting, and company secretarial matters.Key...