General Counsel Lead

2 weeks ago

Blackburn, United Kingdom Head Office Full time
Job Title: General Counsel

EG Group is seeking an accomplished General Counsel to lead the legal function across the organization and its subsidiaries. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will report directly to the CEO and be responsible for overseeing the legal operations, ESG team, and strategy and transformation functions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert legal advice to senior leaders at the board level, focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), commercial contracts, and corporate governance.
  • Lead and manage M&A activities on an international level, ensuring thorough due diligence and seamless execution of transactions.
  • Oversee the organization's insurance policies, ensuring they are comprehensive, up-to-date, and aligned with the company's needs.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of corporate governance and corporate law, ensuring the organization adheres to best practices and complies with relevant regulations.
  • Provide expert guidance on ESG laws and regulations on an international basis, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with global standards.
  • Oversee the drafting and negotiation of various commercial agreements, taking a hands-on approach for significant contracts that are critical to the organization.
  • Ensure robust oversight of data protection systems, processes, and reporting across international operations, maintaining compliance with global data protection laws.
  • Supervise litigation, claims, and related processes, coordinating with external legal counsel to effectively manage risks and protect the organization's interests.
  • Lead business transformation projects, driving strategic change and ensuring alignment with the organization's goals.
  • Manage and develop diverse teams across the business globally, with oversight of core international legal functions, governance, ESG, and strategy. Foster professional growth and development among team members.
  • Oversee the business's corporate governance systems and processes, including the preparation and presentation of board papers to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Manage and oversee the provision of external legal services, ensuring high-quality support that meets the organization's needs.
  • Ensure the organization remains legally and regulatorily compliant, keeping the business and colleagues informed of legal developments and implications for the company.
Requirements:
  • Qualified Solicitor with 10+ years post-qualified experience - Essential
  • Law Degree Essential
  • CGI Qualification Preferred
  • Results-focused, inspirational leader with a pragmatic approach to the challenges faced by a global trading organization.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, effectively solving complex problems.
  • Comfortable working within a cross-functional team with excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Adept at developing and advising on relevant options, strategies, and solutions that support the business and its operations.
  • Ability to influence the governance agenda, with experience in being consulted on and often leading specific initiatives, including those not directly related to governance.
  • Committed to the development of other governance professionals, both within the current organization and externally, with a reputation as a leader in governance within the sector.
Benefits and Rewards:
  • Company Car
  • Private Medical Healthcare
  • Performance-Based Bonus Scheme
  • Employee Life Assurance
  • EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food-to-go restaurants
  • ASDA Discount Card 10% off all ASDA stores
  • EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
  • Smart Health 24/7 online GP access, health checks, and health and wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme access to our Wellbeing Centre, which offers emotional and practical support, including free financial advice
  • Learning and Development access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
  • Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
  • Free Secure Car Parking
  • Dress Down Fridays
  • Flexi-Time
  • Prayer and Ablution Facilities
  • Shower Facilities
  • Sit/Stand Desk Facilities
  • Work Anniversary Rewards
  • Free Eye Test

EG Group is a leading independent convenience retailer with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and the United States of America. We pride ourselves on being recognized for our investment model, trading performance, and providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice, and Fuel.

As a General Counsel at EG Group, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals, drive strategic change, and make a significant impact on a global scale. If you have the experience, expertise, and ambition to thrive in this role, we invite you to apply.

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