At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Sage's legal compliance strategy and advise on corporate and regulatory matters.
- Company: Join a leading tech company with a focus on innovation and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and influence senior executives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by guiding legal strategies in a dynamic tech landscape.
- Qualifications: UK-qualified lawyer with expertise in corporate law and compliance.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Job Description
Senior leadership role within Sage's Legal team, responsible for leading the company's legal compliance strategy and advising on a broad range of corporate and regulatory matters.
Working closely with senior business leaders, you will help ensure Sage operates in line with its legal obligations while balancing commercial priorities and supporting strategic business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and non‑transactional corporate matters, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the business.
- Lead the development and delivery of Sage's legal compliance strategy, ensuring legal risks are effectively managed and aligned with the organisation's risk appetite.
- Partner with business stakeholders to interpret and apply evolving regulations, support sensitive corporate matters such as investigations and employment issues, and oversee the company's policy framework and business due diligence processes.
- Work closely with Risk & Controls and Company Secretariat teams to ensure a coordinated approach to governance, compliance, and legal risk management.
- Play a key role in leading and developing the Compliance team, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative culture, while supporting broader corporate activities where required.
- Manage external legal counsel, drive cost‑effective legal support, and contribute to the wider strategy and development of the Office of the General Counsel.
Qualifications
- UK‑qualified lawyer with at least six years post‑qualification experience in a corporate or compliance legal environment.
- Deep expertise in compliance, corporate law and governance, ideally within the technology sector.
- Strong knowledge of emerging technology regulations, including the EU AI Act, DORA and the EU Data Act.
- Experience advising on general compliance issues such as sanctions, anti‑bribery and competition law, and ability to provide commercially pragmatic advice on complex legal issues.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, comfortable influencing senior executives and leading cross‑functional initiatives across a global organisation.
- Strong leadership, project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to exercise strong judgment in balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.
- Experience across wider legal disciplines such as Saa S, cloud, commercial contracts or data privacy is highly advantageous.
- Additional Information
The role is based in the UK and reports within the Office of the General Counsel.
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Legal Director Corporate Legal in London employer: Sage Group plc
Sage is an exceptional employer for aspiring AI Engineers, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and commercial skills while working on cutting-edge AI solutions that drive global marketing efforts. Located in a vibrant environment, Sage provides generous benefits and a supportive atmosphere that encourages creativity and professional development.
