Senior Legal Compliance Officer

5 days ago


Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom CALA Homes Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Legal Compliance Officer to join our dedicated Legal team at CALA Homes, based in Edinburgh.

This exciting opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic team that provides accurate, relevant, and commercially focused advice to the business.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Legal and be responsible for delivering high-quality legal services, including providing advice on various legal topics, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide expert legal guidance to the business on a range of legal matters, ensuring timely and effective decision-making.
  2. Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements, aligning with the company's goals and objectives.
  3. Identify and mitigate potential risks through the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
  4. Conduct thorough research and analysis to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, maintaining the highest standards of integrity.
  5. Promote best practices in legal, compliance, and risk management throughout the organization, fostering a culture of excellence.
  6. Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, such as solicitors and auditors, to ensure seamless collaboration.
  7. Design and deliver engaging legal training sessions to educate colleagues on key areas of law and policy.
  8. Carry out comprehensive anti-money laundering and general compliance audits, identifying areas for improvement.
  9. Support the company secretariat function, ensuring all necessary documentation is up-to-date and compliant.
  10. Stay abreast of changes to legislation, particularly those affecting the business and industry, to provide informed guidance.
  11. Collaborate closely with staff members across the organization to drive success.

Salary Range: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.


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