Current jobs related to Head of Legal Governance - Birmingham, Birmingham - Equiniti

  • Head of Governance

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom EA First Compass House Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Head of Governance to lead our Governance function strategically and operationally across the Multi-Academy Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the Trust's governance and compliance.Key Responsibilities:Lead the Governance function to maintain and improve high standards of...

  • Head of Governance

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom EA First Full time

    Head of GovernanceWe are seeking an exceptional Head of Governance to join our team at E-ACT, a leading Multi-Academy Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Governance function and contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust.About the RoleThe Head of Governance will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust and effective governance across the...

  • Head of Governance

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom EA First Full time

    Head of GovernanceWe are seeking an exceptional Head of Governance to join our team at E-ACT, a leading Multi-Academy Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Governance function and contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust.About the RoleThe Head of Governance will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust and effective governance across the...

  • Head of Governance and Compliance

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom EA First Full time

    Job Title: Head of GovernanceWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Head of Governance to join our team at EA First Ltd. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the governance function and contribute to the strategic direction of our organisation.About the RoleThe Head of Governance will be responsible for leading the governance function across the...

  • Head of Governance

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom EA First Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Governance Lead to join our team at E-ACT. This exciting opportunity will see you lead the Governance function strategically and operationally across our Multi-Academy Trust. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality education, we strive to ensure the wellbeing of our students is at the heart of everything we do.E-ACT is...

  • Head of Legal Practice

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Candidate Source Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Legal Practice to join our team at Candidate Source. This role is responsible for overseeing the governance, risk, and compliance of our estate administration and probate services.Key Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements, identifying and escalating risks,...

  • Governance Leader

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom EA First Full time

    We are seeking a Governance Leader to join our team at EA First Ltd. This is a permanent vacancy for a Head of Governance and Compliance role.The successful candidate will lead the governance function across our Multi-Academy Trust, ensuring that all governance levels operate effectively and contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust.Key...

  • Senior Governance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom EA First Full time

    Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Governance professional to join our team as a Head of Governance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead the Governance function across the Multi-Academy Trust, ensuring robust and effective governance arrangements are in place.Key Responsibilities:Lead the Governance function to...

  • Senior Legal Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom eNL Legal Recruitment Full time

    The University is seeking a highly experienced and skilled General Counsel to join their team. As a key member of the senior executive, the successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice and support to the University Council, University Secretary, and senior executive team.The role will involve leading and advising on all legal matters arising from...

  • Senior Commercial Lawyer

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Career Legal Full time

    Job Title: Senior Commercial Lawyer - Governance and Strategic GrowthCareer Legal is seeking a Senior Commercial Lawyer to join our Governance and Strategic Growth team. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert commercial contracting support for strategic projects and the development of new client-facing products and services.Key...

  • Governance Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom General Dental Council Full time

    About the RoleThe General Dental Council is seeking a skilled Governance Manager to provide high-quality governance advice and secretariat support to the Executive Leadership Team and contribute to the Governance Team's comprehensive range of governance activities.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare agendas and collate papers for the Executive Leadership Team,...

  • Governance Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom General Dental Council Full time

    About the RoleThe General Dental Council is seeking a skilled Governance Manager to provide high-quality governance advice and secretariat support to the Executive Leadership Team and contribute to the Governance Team's comprehensive range of governance activities.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare agendas and collate papers for the Executive Leadership Team,...

  • Senior Legal Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom eNL Legal Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: General CounselWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled General Counsel to join our team at eNL Legal Recruitment. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice to our clients in the higher education sector.Key Responsibilities:Lead and advise on all legal matters arising from the activities of...

  • Senior Legal Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom eNL Legal Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: General CounselWe are seeking an experienced General Counsel to join our team at eNL Legal Recruitment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and advising on all legal matters arising from the activities of the University and its group.Key Responsibilities:* Lead and advise on all legal matters arising from the activities of the...

  • Senior Legal Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Legal Counsel OpportunityWe are partnering with a leading healthcare organisation to add a Legal Counsel to their team. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, this role will support public procurement activities and commercial legal matters.Key Responsibilities:Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including technology and supplier...

  • Head of Legal Services Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom General Dental Council Full time

    About the Role:The General Dental Council is seeking an experienced legal professional to join their team as a Head of Legal Services. This role will involve leading the delivery of legal investigation and presentation services on behalf of the GDC, managing internal and external teams, and ensuring that presentation teams meet quality, timeliness, and value...

  • Senior Legal Professional – Corporate

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Jameson Legal Full time

    Job Title: Senior Legal Professional – CorporateWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal to join our team as the Head of Department. This is a permanent, full-time position based in a hybrid office environment.In this role, the successful candidate will manage a team of paralegals on the delivery of work to both lawyers and external...

  • Chief Governance Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham City Council Full time

    Transformative Leadership OpportunityWe are seeking an exceptional Director of Legal and Monitoring Officer to join our leadership team at Birmingham City Council. As a key member of our executive team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our governance and services.About the RoleAs our Director of Legal and Monitoring Officer, you will be...

  • Chief Governance Officer

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham City Council Full time

    Transformative Leadership OpportunityWe are seeking an exceptional Director of Legal and Monitoring Officer to join our leadership team at Birmingham City Council. As a key member of our senior management team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization.Key Responsibilities:Deputise for the Executive Director and lead our legal,...

  • Chief Governance Officer

    1 month ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham City Council Full time

    Transformative Leadership OpportunityWe are seeking an exceptional Director of Legal and Monitoring Officer to join our leadership team at Birmingham City Council. As a key member of our senior management team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization.Key Responsibilities:Deputise for the Executive Director and lead our legal,...

Head of Legal Governance

2 months ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Equiniti Full time
Job Title: Head of Legal Practice

Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries.

We are committed to delivering exceptional services to our clients, and we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Legal Practice to join our team.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the governance, risk, and compliance of our business operations. The successful candidate will have oversight of all case management, processes, and procedures to ensure that our KPIs are achieved within process, regulatory, and approved benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Business Risk: Ensure the operation remains compliant with all best practice standards and reporting requirements, together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.
  • Case Oversight: Conduct initial reviews and periodic ongoing assessments of all cases to ensure that risks are highlighted and managed with the correct governance.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Maintain your personal professional competence by being fully conversant with all relevant legislation and ensure that the business complies with applicable regulations.
  • Complaints Management: Oversight of the business complaints-handling procedures and sign off correspondence.
  • Policy Onboarding: Ensure that effective and appropriate policies and procedures are in place to meet legal requirements, best practice, and organisational objectives.
  • Planning: Manage succession planning and supervising business continuity planning to ensure the continuity of service provision.
  • Client Relationship Management: Act as a key client contact, providing technical expertise and influencing operational outcomes.
  • Complex and High-Risk Estates: Assist in case workload in managing and completing cases that warrant scrutiny and experienced oversight.
  • Financial Management: Participate actively in the financial performance and budget, identifying opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimisation.
Requirements
  • STEP TEP (Trust and Estate practitioner) qualification is essential.
  • Comprehensive understanding and ability in the area of Wills and Probate.
  • Detailed knowledge of inheritance tax rules, accounting, and procedures, as well as Income and Capital Gains Tax compliance in estate administration.
  • Proven experience in administering complex and high-value estates.
  • Client service focused.
  • Good time management and organisational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Embraces challenges and responds quickly and positively to change.
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to identify root cause(s) and continuous improvement.
  • Risk management experience and data protection knowledge and focus on controls.
  • Proven ability to prioritize and delegate.
  • Ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization including senior leadership.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Save For Your Future - Equiniti Pension Plan; Equiniti matches your pension contributions up to 10%
  • All Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - Gives all EQ Colleagues the opportunity to benefit if the current owners successfully sell the company for a profit.
  • Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Programme. Life assurance cover at 4x salary
  • Employee discounts - Discounts and cashback at your favourite high street stores
  • Flexible Benefits - The ability to purchase a wide variety of benefits through our flex plan; gadgets, travel insurance, will writing, holiday trading and more.
  • Time Off - Typically 28 days holiday + bank holidays. 2 volunteer days to get involved with a charity of your choosing.
  • Winning together - Equiniti ICON award vouchers; recognising the individuals going above
  • Learning & Development - Investment in LinkedIn Learning for all colleagues.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks