Social network you want to login/join with:Group Secretary & General Counsel - Consumer Business, LincolnClient: DMJ RecruitmentLocation: Lincoln, United KingdomJob Category: Other-EU work permit required: YesJob Reference: dab949933c98Job Views: 14Posted: 22.06.2025Expiry Date: 06.08.2025Job Description:DMJ are delighted to partner with Lincolnshire Co-op in their search for a new General Counsel and Group Secretary.This is a unique opportunity to sit on the executive board of one of the most successful independent consumer co-operatives in the UK.Owned by their 300,000 members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties for more than 160 years, Lincolnshire Co-op has a business portfolio including property development, management, acquisition, and disposal.In this role, as General Counsel, you will:Develop and manage relationships with external law firms and ensure that any external legal resource is appropriate for the advice sought and cost-effective.Provide legal input on all transaction and contractual negotiations, protecting the Society’s interests and ensuring proper due diligence.Develop the Society’s legal knowledge and contract management systems, ensuring complete and accessible contract documentation.Advise support areas such as procurement, employment, health and safety, transport, etc., on legal matters.Horizon-scan to define the legal and regulatory landscape in which the Society operates.Ensure effective processes for executing contracts and legal documents by authorized signatories.Protect and enhance the Society’s reputation by providing timely legal services.Develop legal knowledge management and horizon-scanning capabilities.Show leadership to promote an open and inclusive culture aligned with the Society’s values of being Helpful, Inspiring, and Trustworthy.Provide high-quality legal input to the Board and SLT deliberations.Coordinate responses to litigation or legal challenges.Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes with good judgment.As Company Secretary, you will:Provide high-quality company secretarial and governance services, including for subsidiary businesses.Manage director onboarding and induction training.Support the appointment process for new directors.This opportunity offers an exceptional benefits package, including:34 days annual leave (rising annually)Annual discretionary management bonusTwice yearly colleague bonusSick pay entitlementPrivate medical insurancePrivate pension scheme up to 12%Death in service benefitCycle to work schemeEmployee assistance programTo be considered, please contact Rory Strong, Nicola Walker, or Mina Erten.
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