The client, a rapidly growing company in the property sector, is looking for their first Legal Director and Company Secretary to handle legal, compliance, and regulatory issues related to franchising, licensing, and financial services. The role involves negotiating contracts, advising on acquisitions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the Board and franchisees with corporate governance and legal frameworks. Responsibilities include leading and managing the legal and governance strategy, providing strategic legal advice, overseeing corporate activities, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, reviewing and negotiating contracts, managing legal risks, coordinating with external legal consultants, and serving as the point of contact for all legal matters.
The ideal candidate for the Legal Director and Company Secretary position will have experience in legal and governance strategy, providing legal advice on business matters, managing corporate activities, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, reviewing and negotiating contracts, managing legal risks, and coordinating with external legal consultants. They should have strong communication and leadership skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a proactive and solution-oriented approach to legal issues. A background in property or related sectors, as well as experience with franchising, licensing, and financial services, would be beneficial.
Overall, the Legal Director and Company Secretary will play a crucial role in overseeing legal, compliance, and regulatory matters for the client in the property sector. They will be responsible for leading the legal and governance strategy, providing strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, managing corporate activities, and mitigating legal risks. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal and governance strategy, contract negotiation, compliance, and risk management, as well as strong communication and leadership skills.