Chief Legal Officer

4 days ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom East West Rail Company Full time
Job Opportunity

The East West Rail Company is looking for a Chief Legal Officer - Commercial and Compliance to lead its legal team. As a key member of the Executive Committee, this role will play a vital part in shaping the company's strategic priorities and overseeing activities to support the Chief Executive and Board.

About Our Team

We are a dynamic and innovative organisation, committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our approach to diversity is simple – a workplace where everyone is welcome and encouraged to be themselves.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice, guidance, direction, and strategic partnership across a wide variety of legal and compliance matters.
  • Develop and implement effective legal strategies to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
  • Manage internal and external legal advisers, acting as primary gatekeeper of legal services.
  • Lead on the delivery of legal team activities, including training, governance, good decision making, and processes.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Committee and colleagues across the EWR Co business to drive business objectives.
Requirements
  • Proven experience of providing high-quality legal advice and guidance in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience resolving complex risks, issues, and conflicts.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Estimated salary: £90,000 - £140,000 per annum, depending on experience. Benefits include competitive base salary, up to 12% employer's pension contribution, 36 days holiday, life assurance, employee assistance programme, perks platform, on-the-spot and annual awards, advanced learning and development programmes, flexible working opportunities, enhanced family-friendly policies, and exceptional IT tools.


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