Chief Legal Officer

2 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Lucy Group Ltd Full time

Job Overview

The Lucy Group Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Legal Officer to lead our legal team. The successful candidate will have extensive post-qualification experience in-house, including managing complex transactions and overseeing outside counsel within budgetary constraints.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert legal advice to the business on all matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, property law, sales and purchasing commercial contracts, intellectual property, IT, construction, data security and governance, regulatory issues, litigation, privacy and competition.
  • Manage and develop the legal team, driving good working relationships within the businesses, particularly with procurement, contract management and tender teams, as well as with Group functions.
  • Lead and support the development and delivery of toolkits and legal awareness training on various issues for colleagues across the Group businesses on policies and processes introduced as part of the Governance Framework.
  • Work closely with operational teams to advise on appropriate strategies in relation to disputes that have not yet been formalised.

Requirements:

  • Must be a UK (or common law equivalent) qualified solicitor or barrister with extensive post-qualification experience in-house, including managing complex transactions and overseeing outside counsel within budgetary constraints.
  • Detailed knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the industry, such as import restrictions, electricity, property and planning regulation or compliance obligations.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently or in a team environment as required, managing numerous and changing priorities effectively and efficiently.
  • Advanced or expert level of knowledge and experience of relevant areas of law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, property law, sales and purchasing commercial contracts, intellectual property, IT, construction, data security and governance, regulatory issues, litigation, privacy and competition.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range of £120,000 - £180,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, life insurance, health insurance, and 25 days' annual leave.

About the Company:

The Lucy Group Ltd is a multinational private company based in Oxford, UK, with around 2,000 people across five continents and a turnover exceeding £400m. We're growing rapidly, both organically and through acquisition, and are committed to sustainability and innovation.



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