General Counsel & Company Secretary - National Charity

Well known charitable organisation is now seeking to appoint a General Counsel & Company Secretary on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll be a senior leader expected to make a strong contribution to the direction of the Charity, liaising closely with the Chair, the CEO, Trustees, Executives and other senior leaders from across the organisation, and to advise on and support the strategic development of the Charity’s business.

The primary purpose of the role is to lead a pragmatic high quality Company Secretarial and Legal function to provide high quality governance and legal advice for all aspects of the Charity’s affairs. You will have a significant role in the transformation of the governance framework across the Charity. A full job description is available on request.

This role would suit a candidate with;

  • Strong track record overseeing a governance and legal function or equivalent in a complex environment
  • Extensive strategic, commercial and regulatory experience at leadership level Company secretarial experience
  • Effectively balancing competing priorities and focus on maximising benefits
  • Operational management including knowledge of HR practice, people and budgetary management
  • Influencing and holding senior colleagues to account, at the same or higher level of seniority
  • Team leadership
  • Experience of setting up and establishing new legal and compliance processes and systems

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