Overview
In-house Legal Counsel for a FTSE-listed London property business. You will advise on corporate, commercial and governance matters, supporting the Company Secretary and Board. You’ll shape legal strategy, manage risk, and ensure robust governance across a growing portfolio of flexible workspace assets. The role combines practical contract review, data protection oversight, training, and liaison with external advisers. A high-impact position that anchors governance and compliance across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Provide proactive legal input across corporate, commercial and compliance matters
- Oversee data protection policies, DPIAs/LIAs, data processor arrangements, breaches and rights requests
- Manage contract review processes, signing authority, risk assessment of agreements, and template creation
- Lead legal risk management and maintain Regulatory Risk Register; support 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code provisions
- Support Company Secretary with Board secretariat duties, governance reporting and AGM/compliance
- Coordinate with external advisers, brokers and share scheme administrators; manage external counsel relationships
- Develop and train stakeholders on policies and procedures; ensure timely regulatory filings
- Contribute to ESG initiatives and governance sections of annual reporting
Key requirements
- England & Wales qualified solicitor
- Significant in-house experience; FTSE-listed environment preferred
- Broad expertise in corporate and commercial law
- Governance and company secretarial experience
- Strong commercial acumen, attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to multitask and balance risk with business needs
- UK work authorisation to live and work in the UK
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinker with risk-aware mindset
- Collaborative and cross-functional teamwork
- Data protection, DPIAs/LIAs
- Data processor appointments
- Contract review and template development
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