Job Description
Head of Compliance - Southern UK, Hybrid working, Flexible Package, Renewables and Sustainability
The Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance provides strategic and operational leadership across all legal, risk, and compliance matters. The role ensures business activities are conducted lawfully, ethically, and in line with commercial and regulatory requirements, protecting the company from legal risk and supporting growth through sound governance and strong contractual frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Governance
* Act as senior legal advisor to the Board and Executive Team.
* Ensure compliance with company law, governance standards, and statutory duties.
* Manage company secretarial functions and provide HR legal support on contracts and employee relations.
* Advise on corporate structure, shareholder agreements, and subsidiaries.
Contracts & Commercial
* Lead the company’s contract management framework.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and agreements.
* Maintain standard templates to enhance efficiency and manage risk.
* Support tenders, procurement, partnerships, and international agreements.
Regulatory & Compliance
1. Oversee complianc...