Senior Compliance Lawyer

Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from the Executive Board through to support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships. While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements are that you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You’ll understand that what you do is important and has an impact on your team and the wider business.

The Group Legal and Compliance (GLCT) function of Barratt Developments plc, based in Coalville, Leicestershire, is led by a progressive and innovative Head of Legal committed to developing a dynamic legal support function. The team is primed to meet the existing, and future, needs of the business. The Group Legal function within Barratt Redrow is evolving and, as part of that evolution, the need for an experienced compliance lawyer to steer and advise the business on matters of legal compliance has been identified. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the business is effectively equipped to operate in compliance with legal regulations and internal compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Proactively review, update and maintain the company’s legal ethics and compliance policies to ensure they align with current laws and regulation, covering anti‑money laundering, anti‑bribery and corruption, data protection, modern slavery, competition and other sector‑specific regulations.
• Evaluate the company’s current operational controls, processes and procedures in relation to legal compliance, identify areas for improvement, and work with the wider group legal team and business to implement any changes, offering ideas and suggestions for appropriate modifications.
• Regularly review and update training, guidance and other relevant materials to facilitate effective understanding and operation of the business in accordance with the legal ethics and compliance landscape.
• Deal with and advise on issues of non‑compliance, engaging and managing suitably qualified external lawyers and experts as appropriate.
• Oversee and direct the activities of the data subject access request administrators to ensure the business effectively and efficiently complies with its GDPR obligations.
• Report issues of non‑compliance to the Group Head of Legal and assist with compliance reporting requirements for the Executive, the Board and other committees.

Qualifications

• Experienced compliance lawyer (approximately 4‑7 years PQE) capable of managing a diverse workload, focusing on both reactive advice and proactive engagement.
• In‑house lawyers or private practitioners in regulatory, compliance and/or data protection law ready to transition to an in‑house role and broaden scope.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to advise in a commercial context.
• Experience of people, project or team management.
• Capacity to manage competing deadlines and a willingness to support the wider Group Legal team when required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are committed to creating a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

Benefits

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 day for every 3 years of continuous service up to 29 days)
• Employee loans and savings accounts
• House purchase discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Reduced hotel rates and retailer discounts
• Paid volunteer and study leave
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies (including Parents and Carers leave)
• Share buying scheme
• Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. It can also cover family members.
• First‑class pension schemes with the option of up to 10 % employer contributions.
• All colleagues have full access to a funded annual health assessment to help proactively manage health and wellbeing.
• We adopt a hybrid way of working, allowing office‑based colleagues to divide their time between the office, construction sites and sales offices, and from home as the role dictates, enhancing flexibility and productivity.
• We offer tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex‑Armed Forces personnel to advance their careers in a forward‑looking housebuilding environment.