Director of Legal

Director of Legal & CoSec

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Maidenhead OR Birmingham (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £150,000 per annum (DOE)

Help us protect peace of mind for families across the UK.

At Dignity, we're more than a funeral provider—we're trusted custodians of people's futures. As a regulated funeral plan provider, we hold a unique responsibility to ensure financial security, legal integrity, and long-term sustainability for the families who place their trust in us.

We are now looking for a Director of Legal & Company Secretary—a strategic leadership role at the heart of our mission. This is an opportunity to join a business with real purpose and play a key role in safeguarding our legal and regulatory standing while enabling confident, transparent decision-making across the organisation.

Your role in our story...

You'll lead the delivery of expert legal counsel and corporate governance across Dignity's operations, supporting the Board, Executive Directors, and wider Group functions. From commercial contracts and regulatory compliance to data protection and Board support, you'll ensure our legal frameworks are robust, proportionate, and aligned with our values.

You'll also serve as Company Secretary, overseeing governance structures, filings, and committee support—helping us maintain clarity, accountability, and trust at every level.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the Legal and Company Secretarial function, covering property, commercial, regulatory, governance, and compliance.
• Providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice across contracts, disputes, and strategic matters.
• Supporting the Board and Committees with governance, documentation, and meeting preparation.
• Overseeing data protection and GDPR compliance, including training and risk mitigation.
• Managing relationships with external law firms, auditors, and regulatory bodies (FCA, CMA).
• Administering insurance portfolios including Employer Liability, Personal Injury, and Public Liability.
• Collaborating with investor company General Counsel on strategic corporate matters.
• Leading and mentoring a high-performing legal and governance team.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who blends technical depth with strategic leadership and who thrives in a highly regulated, purpose-led environment.

You'll need:

• Significant post-qualification experience in commercial law, ideally within financial services or regulated sectors.
• Proven Company Secretary experience, supporting Boards and Committees with governance and compliance.
• Strong background in data protection and GDPR, with practical implementation experience.
• Experience managing insurance portfolios and supporting compliance functions.
• Qualified Solicitor (UK jurisdiction preferred); additional qualifications in Company Secretarial practice (e.g. ICSA/CGI) are advantageous.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
• High professional integrity, with a genuine interest in protecting people's futures.

Why this matters?

• Be part of a team driven by care, respect, and responsibility.
• Work on something that truly matters—helping families prepare for life's most sensitive moments.
• Join a collaborative, trusted, and evolving business that values its people and its purpose.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with flexible working arrangements available.

What we provide to you

• Annual salary of up to £150,000.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• BUPA Private Healthcare (Family).
• Pension Scheme 4% Matched.
• Life Assurance X4 Annual Salary.
• Free On-Site Parking.
• Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.

What are the next steps?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the 'apply' button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.

About Us

We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.

Now we are building the UK's leading end of life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's largest will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well.

Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end of life care. Here to help, whenever you need.

FCA Statement

We're regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.