Corporate Lawyer and Compliance Expert

4 weeks ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer and Compliance Expert to join our team as a Head of Legal. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and a deep understanding of legal compliance.

Job Description
  • Provide legal advice on contracts, intellectual property, GDPR, employment law, and data protection across the Group.
  • Identify potential legal risks and vulnerabilities, and implement changes to policies and procedures.
  • Enhance controls to ensure deep understanding of legal compliances across the global Group.
  • Oversee the drafting and reviewing of complex software license and related S.A.A.S. agreements and master service agreements, ensuring efficient and effective management across contractual life cycle.
  • Oversee the operation of the legal department ensuring processes and systems are efficient and scalable to support growth with measurable key performance indicators.
  • Conduct legal research to ensure the organisation is up to date with the latest legal changes.
  • Represent the company in legal proceedings, working with outside counsel when required.
  • Provide oversight to legal due diligence of potential acquisition targets and leading commercial due diligence.
  • Support with Company secretarial duties when necessary.
Requirements
  • Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) 5+ years PQE, with proven experience in corporate and contract law, across a variety of contract types; Master, License, Supplier and Service-Level.
  • Commercially strong and experience of working within software/technology and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements.
  • Proven track record of leading and managing a legal team in a growing business.
  • Sound understanding of Data Protection Laws and principles.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues to a variety of audiences.
  • A flexible attitude and able to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
  • Be proactive and interested in new legislation and legal developments in the UK and overseas.
Benefits
  • Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role.
  • Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members.
  • 33 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing year on year to 38 days.
  • Life Assurance, 4 times your annual salary.
  • Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Programmes.
  • Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes.


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