Head of Legal (Permanent) in Maidenhead

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Maidenhead OR Birmingham (Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 from home)

Help us protect peace of mind for families across the UK. At Dignity, we're more than a funeral provider; as a regulated funeral plan provider, we hold a unique responsibility to ensure financial security, legal integrity, and long-term sustainability for the families who place their trust in us.

We are now looking for a Director of Legal & Company Secretary, a strategic leadership role at the heart of our mission. This is an opportunity to join a business with real purpose and play a key role in safeguarding our legal and regulatory standing while enabling confident, transparent decision-making across the organisation.

You will lead the delivery of expert legal counsel and corporate governance across Dignity's operations, supporting the Board, Executive Directors, and wider Group functions. From commercial contracts and regulatory compliance to data protection and Board support, you will ensure our legal frameworks are robust, proportionate, and aligned with our values.

You will also serve as Company Secretary, overseeing governance structures, filings, and committee support, helping us maintain clarity, accountability, and trust at every level.

• Leading the Legal and Company Secretarial function, covering property, commercial, regulatory, governance, and compliance.
• Providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice across contracts, disputes, and strategic matters.
• Supporting the Board and Committees with governance, documentation, and meeting preparation.
• Overseeing data protection and GDPR compliance, including training and risk mitigation.
• Managing relationships with external law firms, auditors, and regulatory bodies (FCA, CMA).
• Administering insurance portfolios including Employer Liability, Personal Injury, and Public Liability.
• Leading and mentoring a high-performing legal and governance team.

Requirements:

• Significant post-qualification experience in commercial law, ideally within financial services or regulated sectors.
• Proven Company Secretary experience, supporting Boards and Committees with governance and compliance.
• Strong background in data protection and GDPR, with practical implementation experience.
• Experience managing insurance portfolios and supporting compliance functions.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

Work on something that truly matters, helping families prepare for life's most sensitive moments. Competitive compensation and benefits, with flexible working arrangements available.

• Company Bonus Scheme.
• ~£6,000 Annual Car Allowance.
• ~25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• ~BUPA Private Healthcare (Family).
• ~Pension Scheme 4% Matched.
• ~Life Assurance X4 Annual Salary.
• ~Free On-Site Parking.
• ~Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.

To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the 'apply' button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.

We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.

Now we are building the UK's leading end of life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's largest will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well.

Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end of life care. Here to help, whenever you need.

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