Head of Compliance

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Green Recruitment Company Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

Head of Compliance - Southern UK, Hybrid working, Flexible Package, Renewables and Sustainability

The Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance provides strategic and operational leadership across all legal, risk, and compliance matters. The role ensures business activities are conducted lawfully, ethically, and in line with commercial and regulatory requirements, protecting the company from legal risk and supporting growth through sound governance and strong contractual frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Governance

  • Act as senior legal advisor to the Board and Executive Team.
  • Ensure compliance with company law, governance standards, and statutory duties.
  • Manage company secretarial functions and provide HR legal support on contracts and employee relations.
  • Advise on corporate structure, shareholder agreements, and subsidiaries.

Contracts & Commercial

  • Lead the company's contract management framework.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and agreements.
  • Maintain standard templates to enhance efficiency and manage risk.
  • Support tenders, procurement, partnerships, and international agreements.

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Oversee compliance with applicable energy, data protection, and governance regulations.
  • Maintain policies and procedures to meet ISO and legal standards.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and liaise with auditors, regulators, and accreditation bodies.
  • Lead compliance audits and promote a culture of ethical practice.

Data Protection & Information Governance

  • Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
  • Manage data protection policies, breaches, and third-party data controls.
  • Act as or oversee the Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Disputes & Claims

  • Manage disputes, claims, and regulatory investigations.
  • Lead mediation and instruct external counsel where needed.

Training & Awareness

  • Deliver training on compliance, contracts, and ethical conduct.
  • Promote governance and accountability across the business.

Experience & Requirements

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years in a senior legal or compliance role
  • Strong knowledge of legal, compliance, and auditing frameworks
  • Understanding of GDPR, H&S, and financial legislation
  • Proven policy and procedure development skills

Desirable

  • Experience in the energy or construction sectors
  • Experience maintaining ISO-certified systems
  • Familiarity with FRS legislation

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