Head of Legal and Risk Management

6 days ago


Shipton under Wychwood, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom VoCoVo Full time

Voice is a pioneer in innovative communication solutions for the retail sector.

Job Description

The Head of Legal and Risk Management will play a crucial role in shaping the company's approach to legal and regulatory affairs, driving strategic growth and mitigating risk.

This senior leadership position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in providing legal advice on corporate and commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Proven experience in providing legal advice on corporate and commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions (UK, Europe, US, and Asia).
  • Expertise in negotiating and executing commercial agreements with leading global companies.
  • Strong understanding of legal risk management and compliance within a high-growth environment.
  • Ability to manage and resolve customer claims and disputes.
  • Capable of providing legal support to other internal functions, such as IT and HR.
  • Experience in establishing a legal services organisation and implementing compliance models.
  • Knowledge of company secretarial duties and commercial risk mitigation strategies.
Key Accountabilities
  1. Provide legal counsel to the Board, C-Suite, and operational management on corporate and commercial matters.
  2. Manage legal risks and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
  3. Negotiate and execute key commercial agreements with global retail and hospitality companies.
  4. Support supply chain management by drafting effective contract documentation that apportions risk appropriately.
  5. Manage legal disputes and customer claims through to resolution.
  6. Establish a legal risk management and compliance model, including policies, procedures, and training programmes.
  7. Manage external legal resources to ensure cost-effective procurement of legal services.
  8. Develop and implement legal risk mitigation strategies for key business risks.
  9. Ensure that legal advice is timely, relevant, and effectively provided across all levels of the business.
Why Join Us
  • £95,000 - £115,000 per annum.
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with years of service).
  • Option to Buy or Sell 5 days holiday each year.
  • Sick Pay - 8 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay.
  • Life Assurance - (4 times basic pay).
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).
  • Cycle2Work Scheme.
  • Electric Car Green Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Package.
  • Child Care Scheme.
  • Training & Development.
  • Company Organised Events.
  • Pension (Royal London Group) 5% Employer Contribution Matched.
  • Apple MacBook, Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard, Monitor and Headphones.


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