Our client operates in the Financial Services Sector. They require a Head of Legal & Risk, a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Group CEO. The purpose of the role is to provide clear and pragmatic legal advice while monitoring and managing regulatory risks, compliance obligations, and internal policies. This position requires a business-led approach, ensuring that legal and risk considerations align with the company’s strategic objectives.
The Role
- A core part of the role is managing legal affairs. You will ensure compliance with statutory and policy requirements, provide high-quality legal advice across multiple disciplines, and determine when to use internal or external counsel.
- You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, balancing regulatory compliance with commercial needs, while also advising senior management on emerging legislation and handling disputes.
- Oversight of external lawyers, legal budgets, and a structured procurement process for legal services also falls within your remit.
- Risk management is another key responsibility. You will develop and maintain both the company’s enterprise risk framework and its broader risk management policies.
- You will proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal, insurance, operational, reputational, and compliance risks.
- You will maintain a central Risk Register and assurance framework, they monitor emerging risks, support remediation actions, and ensure effective auditing of company procedures to address weaknesses.
- In addition, the role carries responsibility for governance and compliance. You will ensure robust corporate governance practices, including board reporting, internal controls, and compliance monitoring.
- You will oversee the implementation of prudential regulations and maintain constructive relationships with regulators and industry bodies.
- A strong emphasis is placed on promoting a culture of compliance, ethics, and transparency throughout the organisation.
Requirements
- You will have a degree in law and be locally warranted, thus can practice in court - A MUST
- Proven experience as a legal advisor, preferably in financial services or corporate environments, is essential.
- The ideal candidate also brings experience in risk management, knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and strong business acumen
- Leadership ability, high ethical standards, discretion in sensitive matters, and advanced communication and negotiation skills are key to success in this role.
Job Reference: ZT897
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