Your newpany
Thispany is a global leader in its sector, operating across multiple regions andmitted to maintaining the highest standards of ethics,ernance and regulatorypliance. With an established reputation for innovation, integrity and long-term growth, the business is expanding its global legal team and is looking for an experienced Seniorpliance Counsel to play a key role in driving a robust and effectivepliance framework worldwide.
Your new role As Senior Legalpliance Counsel, you will be at the heart of the organisation’s globalpliance programme. You will provide expert legal advice on sanctions and export controls, anti‑corruption, anti‑trust andpetition law, data protection and widerpliance matters. You will lead and support key initiatives, partner with business leaders across regions, and ensure that policies, processes and controls remain strong, effective and fit for purpose. Your responsibilities will include conducting and approvingpliance due diligence, managing specialist external counsel, reviewingpliance aspects ofmercial contracts, drafting and implementing globalpliance policies, and delivering high‑quality training. You will also conduct internal investigations, support whistle-blower reports, carry out cross-regionalpliance assessments, and contribute to board level reporting. This is a varied, high‑impact role with significant autonomy and visibility across the business.
What you'll need to succeed
1. A legal qualification (Solicitor, Barrister, CILEX or equivalent) with 8+ years' PQE.
2. Strong experience in legalpliance, ideally including sanctions, export controls, anti‑corruption,petition/antitrust and data protection.
3. Previous in‑house experience and the ability to work confidently and independently.
4. Strongmunication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
5. Excellent organisational abilities, with the capability to manageplex, multi‑stream projects.
6. A practical, solutions‑focused mindset with the judgement to balance legal risk with business needs.
7. Willingness to undertake occasional international travel with occasional short‑notice travel for urgent matters.
What you'll get in return In return, you’ll join a respected global organisation wherepliance is a strategic priority and where your expertise will have real influence. You will benefit from an excellent rewards package, including:
8. Up to 10% employee and 15% employer pension contributions
9. Annual bonus of up to 30% of basic salary
10. 6x death‑in‑service cover
11. Private medical insurance
12. 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 28 days with length of service
13. Save As You Earn scheme
You’ll also have the opportunity to develop professionally, work on high‑impact global projects, and build a long‑term career within a supportive, expert Legalpliance team.