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General Counsel and Company Secretary, Ringwood
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Client:
Churchill Living (Developments) PLC
Location:
Ringwood, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
23.05.2025
Expiry Date:
07.07.2025
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Job Description:
Title: General Counsel and Company Secretary
Location: Ringwood, Hampshire
About us
Churchill Retirement PLC is the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector. We’re a family-run, privately-owned business with ambitious growth plans, currently employing 700 people.
We build quality, purpose-built apartments in desirable locations across the UK for independent living in later life. Our developments aim to provide security, peace of mind, and independence for older adults.
We have received numerous awards, including being ranked in the Sunday Times Top 10 ‘Best Places to Work’ and being named ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards.
About the role
Reporting to the Chairman and CEO, you will serve as a legal advisor to the Executive Directors and Operations Board, providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice on various matters.
The role involves advising on future projects and transactions, developing the company's legal strategy, and supporting in-house legal staff while coordinating with external professionals. You will ensure compliance with ethical standards and policies, attend board meetings, and oversee statutory obligations.
About you
You should have a solid legal and commercial background, preferably from housebuilding or property sectors, with experience in corporate governance and company secretary duties. A qualified solicitor with at least 5 years PQE, and ideally a Chartered Secretary qualification (e.g., ICSA), is preferred.
You will lead and develop a legal team, take a commercial approach to decision-making, and be a team player capable of working with diverse colleagues and external parties.
Rewards include
* Day off on your birthday
* Buy and Sell holiday scheme
* Private Medical for you and your family
* Health Screening
* Life Assurance
* Charity initiatives through the Churchill Foundation
Application deadline: 12 February 2024
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