As a Head Of Legal & Compliance, you will lead the Legal department within the organisation, helping the business manage its legal and compliance work with clarity. You will set direction for legal matters and ensure the organisation has practical oversight of its compliance needs.

Client Details

An opportunity to run in the in-house legal function and report directly into the CEO.

Description

• Lead the day-to-day work of the Legal department and set clear priorities for legal and compliance activity.
• Provide practical legal guidance to help colleagues make informed business decisions.
• Oversee compliance activity and maintain clear processes across the organisation.
• Review legal matters affecting operations and identify appropriate actions.
• Develop legal policies and guidance that support consistent ways of working.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve legal and compliance queries efficiently.
• Monitor key legal and compliance matters, providing clear updates to senior stakeholders.
• Manage external legal advisers when specialist input is required.

Profile

The successful 'Head Of Legal & Compliance' should have:

• Experience in commercial contracts, either contentious or non contentious.
• Strong knowledge of legal and compliance principles relevant to business operations.
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience developing and maintaining legal policies and guidance.
• Ability to assess legal matters and recommend proportionate actions.
• Experience working with external legal advisers.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary D.O.E
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Please only apply if you live in Devon.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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