General Counsel
hace 4 días
Caerphilly
About The Role General Counsel Risk and Compliance Lead Head Office - Caerphilly / Tamworth Are you a Qualified Solicitor with extensive experience in corporate legal practice? Do you have proven experience in risk management and regulatory compliance and a strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks? Do you have leadership and management experience, along with a good understanding of trustee duties and pension regulatory frameworks? If so, we would like to speak with you regarding a wonderful career opportunity. Were looking for a General Counsel to join us here at phs Group (a Bidvest Company), the leading hygiene services provider in the UK, Spain, and Ireland. Its a fantastic opportunity for a qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate to join a market-leading business. The Role The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the organisation, overseeing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. In addition, this role leads the enterprise risk management strategy, ensuring the organisation operates within legal frameworks and proactively mitigates risks. The role is pivotal in safeguarding the companys reputation, ensuring ethical governance, and supporting strategic decision-making. The role also includes serving as a Pension Trustee, safeguarding the interests of pension scheme members and ensuring the scheme is managed in accordance with legal and fiduciary duties. It also includes managing the annual insurance renewal process and supporting Bidvest with various legal, CSR and ESG requirements Key Responsibilities Legal Leadership • Provide expert legal advice to the executive team and board on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters., • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents., • Represent the company in legal proceedings and manage external counsel relationships., • Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework., • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks across the business., • Advise on strategic decisions with potential legal or reputational impact., • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies., • Oversee regulatory reporting and audit readiness., • Lead the development and implementation of compliance programs and training., • Support corporate governance processes, including board and executive committee operations., • Maintain and update governance policies and procedures., • Act as a Trustee for the companys pension scheme, ensuring fiduciary responsibilities are met., • Oversee scheme governance, funding, and investment strategy., • Collaborate with scheme advisors, actuaries, and administrators., • Ensure compliance with pension legislation and regulatory requirements., • Oversee and manage the insurance requirements for the Group., • Liaise with Bidvest and insurance brokers within the UK and South Africa., • Ensure adequate insurance cover is in place across the Group., • Support CSR/ESG requirements., • Appointed as Company Secretary and support company secretarial activities., • Attend the Audit Committee and provide input in to audit committee returns., • Support CFO in banking administration activities.Qualifications & Experience, • Qualified solicitor with a current practicing certificate., • Extensive experience in corporate legal practice, risk, and compliance., • Minimum 10 years experience in corporate legal practice, including leadership roles., • Proven experience in risk management and regulatory compliance., • Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks., • Understanding of trustee duties and pension regulatory frameworks., • Experience of managing a small team of professional colleagues., • Experience of managing Corporate Insurance policies and their renewals (desirable)., • Prior experience or training in pension scheme governance (desirable).Personal Characteristics, • Results-driven and resilient under pressure., • Customer-centric with a focus on quality and service delivery., • Innovative and adaptable to market changes., • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities., • High ethical standards and professional integrity., • Ability to manage complex legal, compliance and Trustee responsibilities under pressure., • Strong leadership and team development capabilities.In return for your commitment and expertise, you will benefit from:, • A competitive salary in a full-time position, • Company car or car allowance, • Great opportunities to develop your career, • 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays (31 days in total), • Buy / Sell holiday scheme, • Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with phsPerks.com, • Free Parking onsite so no parking costs, • Community day off to work for a local community or charity, • Access to Virtual GP for you and your family JBRP1_UKTJ