General Counsel & Company Secretary

Our client is a leading charity within the healthcare sector.

They are seeking a talented and experienced General Counsel to join their organisation. In this wide ranging and broad executive role, you will provide comprehensive legal support and strategic direction across all areas of the organisation ensuring high levels of service across a range of Legal, Company Secretarial, Governance and Regulatory services and ensuring compliance with their legal, governance and regulatory obligations.

About the Role:

• Proactively support the organisation’s goals through timely legal and governance services.
• Lead on complex legal matters impacting various areas of the business, including providing legal advisory and legal affairs.
• Oversee the governance and of provision of company secretarial services for the charity ensuring that all statutory filing requirements are made.
• Act as the statutory Data Protection Officer
• Responsibility for the monitoring changes in legislation and governance, implement appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance and provide technical updates to the Board of Trustees.

Who You Are:

• A seasoned legal leader with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in both private practice and in-house roles.
• Extensive experience in commercial contracts, corporate, charity law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and employment matters.
• Compliance and company secretarial experience for a complex, regulated organisation.
• Experience gained within a charity, not-for-profit, healthcare or similar environment .
• Strong leadership and management skills with a proven ability to manage complex issues, teams and subject matter experts.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking with a keen eye for future trends.
• Entrepreneurial and results-oriented with a “get things done” attitude.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a mission focused environment. If you are a highly motivated legal professional seeking a challenging, transformational, and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

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