Senior Legal Counsel

6 days ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom The Very Group Full time

About the role

The Head of Legal will be responsible for ensuring The Very Group meets all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements. This includes acting as a point of contact for the Board and Committees, and providing expert advice on corporate governance and regulatory rules.

  • Building relationships with senior leaders of cross-functional teams to deliver large and complex programmes.
  • Leading on corporate governance responsibilities, reporting, and advice, supporting the Group Governance team with their day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Negotiating, documenting, and maintaining business-critical contractual relationships with key outsourcers and suppliers.
  • Providing commentary, advice, and recommendations to the Group Boards and Committees, Executive Team, and NEDs on risks and mitigations.
  • Interpreting statutory, regulatory, and court-driven requirements impacting The Very Group, ensuring plans are in place to mitigate risks.
  • Identifying legal or industry changes in the UK or Ireland affecting The Very Group and recommending actions.

About you

You will be a qualified Solicitor with experience in commercial and corporate governance or corporate legal work. You will have strong influencing and leadership skills to drive and support internal committees and governance teams, undertaking all legal works associated with your field of expertise.

We are looking for the successful candidate to bring:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commercially aware attitude to legal and reputational risk, and the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions to complex legal issues.
  • The ability to present complex, specialist problems and solutions in a clear and simple manner.
  • Complex and specialist contract review and negotiation experience.
  • 6+ years' PQE experience.

Benefits

  • Flexible, hybrid working model
  • Inclusive culture and environment
  • £10,000 flexible benefits allowance
  • 30 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Udemy learning access
  • Bonus potential
  • Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
  • Matched pension up to 6%

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